MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P185 XWX is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P185 XWX, 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 P185 XWX registered?
P185 XWX is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P185 XWX safe to buy?
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