MOT Status
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149,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under vehicle / under carriage / general
Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion within all prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AS51 LAM is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 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 AS51 LAM, 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 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AS51 LAM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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