MOT Status
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171,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deterioate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deterioate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroding
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear wiper split
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge & wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
emissions to clean to register
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 OTE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2014 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 63,460 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 L40 OTE, 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 12 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was L40 OTE registered?
L40 OTE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2014.
Is L40 OTE safe to buy?
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