MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Slight play in steering rack.
Slight power steering fluid leak on pipes
N/S/F caliper fixing is incorret
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear tyres have nails in them
Slight leak from power steering pipe.
Slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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N17 DTW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 N17 DTW, 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 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N17 DTW registered?
N17 DTW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is N17 DTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N17 DTW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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