MOT Status
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150,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills have repair. Unable to check vehicle condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides, broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills have repair. Unable to check vehicle condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
TYRES both front tyres slightly cracked and perished inner and outer edges
slight wiper marks on windscreen
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED AND NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
SLIGHT WIPER MARKS ON WINDSCREEN
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED AND NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT WIPER MARKS ON WINDSCREEN
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH have approx 2mm remaining - 225/45 R17W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH have approx 2mm remaining - 225/45 R17W (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AM08 SYD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AM08 SYD, 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 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AM08 SYD registered?
AM08 SYD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is AM08 SYD safe to buy?
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