MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate incorrect Both front and rear plates incorrect (0.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm tread devoid inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
no print out was produced due to low emissions
under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and 2mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp on
under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine cover fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)
Undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine cover fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (4.1.D.1e)
Undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MU51 COL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 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 MU51 COL, 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 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MU51 COL registered?
MU51 COL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2012.
Is MU51 COL safe to buy?
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