MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
air bag warning illuminated
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
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)
Oil leak
air bag warning illuminated
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage front n/plate
slight bind n/s rear brake
wear front discs
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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P26 MET is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P26 MET, 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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P26 MET is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 1997.
Is P26 MET safe to buy?
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