MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Three nails ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
Engine cover fitted preventing examination of some componants
Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn
Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
o/s front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no canvas showing
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B23 DYE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 B23 DYE, 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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B23 DYE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2012.
Is B23 DYE safe to buy?
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