MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
discs worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Evidence of both sides front road wheels fouling wheel arches and inner wings
Registration plate lamp only just illuminates the registration plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Evidence of both sides front road wheels fouling wheel arches and inner wings
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp adversely affected by stop lamps
Registration plate lamp only just illuminates the registration plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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B8 PWM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 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 B8 PWM, 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 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B8 PWM registered?
B8 PWM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is B8 PWM safe to buy?
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