MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs heavily worn
Slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)
Fuel hose leaking hose from fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/f front arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
o/s/f front arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre and rear exhaust poor condition
turbo boost hose from intercooler leaking oil
front brake discs corroded
front wipers worn
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded
front wipers worn
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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AR51 EUH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 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 AR51 EUH, 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 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AR51 EUH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.
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