MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear Tyres perished
nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders
offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder
offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear Tyres perished
nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner & outer shoulders
offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder
offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has un-even wear on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has un-even wear on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
front number plate broken at bottom area.
nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres between 2.50 and 3.0mm.
Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP53 JRX is a 2004 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2004 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 93,874 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 AP53 JRX, 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 22 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AP53 JRX is a 2004 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2004.
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