MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre signs of feathering due to weak shocker..
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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P217 LOL is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 P217 LOL, 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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P217 LOL is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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