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K888 AJO

1993 Audi A3

Green Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 96,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,975 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2020 94,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,644 miles

offside rear outer wheel rim slight damage

water temperature light flashes on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,759 miles

surface corrosion ( pipe to fuel pump ) under side vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,095 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,038 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 87,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,379 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 82,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,125 miles

Nearside Front 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.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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K888 AJO is a 1993 Audi A3 in Green with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K888 AJO, 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 33 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K888 AJO is a 1993 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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