MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
oil leak
osr rigid corroded
susp low
wishbone bushes
An item not tested (Manual)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil leak
osr rigid brake pipe corroded
rear discs heavily worn & scored
suspension very low
wishbone bushes worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust mount broken
ignition switch worn
nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear brakes binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
both rear brakes binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs rusty on inner faces & worn, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near to limit, nail in o/s/r tyre & knocking from steering.
front brake discs rusty on inner faces & worn, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near to limit, nail in o/s/r tyre & knocking from steering.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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P164 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P164 SUB, 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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P164 SUB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1997.
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