MOT Status
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148,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, lower arms ball joint boots deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front & top arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline acceptable (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes have varying state of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, stepped wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, stepping wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Both rear tyres stepped
Front Both front shock absorber dust covers detached
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both rear control arm bushes starting deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear tyres stepped
Front Both front shock absorber dust covers detached
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both rear control arm bushes starting deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake dsiscs corroded
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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494 DRH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 494 DRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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494 DRH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2010.
Is 494 DRH safe to buy?
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