MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed valve snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust leak, emissions not affected
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axel corroded
Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Offside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Offside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front and nsr tyres cracking slightly
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads low and both front discs corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front and nsr tyres cracking slightly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres cracked and perished
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres cracked and perished
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Centre exhaust , mounting bracket clamp corroded away but still adaquatly supported
Cuts and cracks in both rear tyres but not exposing cords
Engine oil leak from the rear of the engine rocker cover
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front strut top mount/bearing is noisy
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust middle section corroded but not blowing
nsr tyre has perished sidewall
Ignition switch faulty?
N/S outer CV boot clip adrift?
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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A3 LNU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 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 A3 LNU, 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 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 LNU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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