MOT Status
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155,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Both Tyres Slightly Perished
Fuel Filter Corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Springs Corroded
Rear Subframe Corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays fitted unable to inspect some under side areas/items
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack / perish slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges - recommend 4 wheel alignment checked
both rear shock absorber covers missing
fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish
possible coolant leak from water pump
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak not excessive -possible water pump - check timing belt history (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack / perish slightly
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges - recommend having the 4 wheel alignment checked
both rear shock absorber covers missing after it appears they have recently been changed
fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wiper not working
Child seat fully installed at nearside rear
Front brake discs lipped
Front brake pads are becoming low
Grease around nearside front outer c.v boot
Offside front door is slightly stiff to open
Rear brake discs lipped
Rear brake pads are becoming low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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553 CPO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 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 553 CPO, 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 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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553 CPO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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