MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And punctured 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
Intercooler pipes damp
Not all centre brake lights working
front brake discs worn and corroding
n/s outer sill weak
n/s/r and o/s/r brake binding on slightly
rear axle bushes perished and splitting slightly
under tray damaged
both front wishbone inner rear bushes perishing
brake pipes corroding
chip to screen
lift to both front top mounts but not excessive
slight play to offside steering
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both front wishbone inner rear bushes perishing
brake pipes corroding
chip to screen
lift to both front top mounts but not excessive
offside rear tyre wearing low
screw in nearside front tyre (possible puncture)
slight play to offside steering
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has slight blow from centre exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
spare tyre below 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre below 1.6mm
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM52 JKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 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 LM52 JKO, 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 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LM52 JKO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2003.
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