MOT Status
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132,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear suspension arms corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear suspension arms corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DE53 ESE is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DE53 ESE, 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 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DE53 ESE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2010.
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