MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
small chips in windscreen
movement in offside rear coil spring but no obvious fracture
parking brake efficiency(16%)on minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair
rear chassis and floor undersealed
slight chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
movement in offside rear coil spring but no obvious fracture
parking brake efficiency(16%)on minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair
rear chassis and floor undersealed
slight chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight chips in windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle low brake efficiency offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight chips in windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear tyres worn on inner edges and small cut in nearside inner wall
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Slight chips in windscreen
Exhaust centre pipe clamp badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake brake efficiency(18%)close to minimum requirements
Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Slight chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust centre pipe clamp badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Slight chips in windscreen
Exhaust centre pipe clamps badly corroded
Low parking brake efficiency on nearside rear may require adjustment or repair
Nearside outer sill slightly distorted close to seat belt prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. head light side to side adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust centre pipe clamps badly corroded
Low parking brake efficiency on nearside rear may require adjustment or repair
Nearside outer sill slightly distorted close to seat belt prescribed area
Slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has very little tread on inner edge
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EF59 WHV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 EF59 WHV, 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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EF59 WHV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2010.
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