MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,216 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front tyre at 2.0mm and wearing outer egde
Offside Rear quarter panel damaged and corroded
front and rear brake discs pitting inner surfaces
Front brake discs pitting
Front exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn
Front upper strut tops slight wear
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front inner wing cover damaged
Offside Rear quarter panel damaged and corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Front brake discs pitting
Front exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn
Front upper strut tops slight wear
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front inner wing cover damaged
Offside Rear quarter panel damaged and corroded
both upper front strut mounts have play
brake discs pitting inner surfaces
front exhaust clamps deteriorating
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside front inner wing damaged and insecure
nearside front wheel bearing very slight play
offside rear quarter panel damaged and corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both upper front strut mounts have play
brake discs pitting inner surfaces
front exhaust clamps deteriorating
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside front inner wing damaged and insecure
nearside front wheel bearing very slight play
offside rear quarter panel damaged and corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust slight leak of gases on start up
nearside front mud shield damaged
offside rear quarter panel damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust slight leak of gases on start up
nearside front mud shield damaged
offside rear quarter panel damaged
brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces
exhaust flanges deteriorated
brake discs pitting
centre exhaust mount broken
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear brake pads low
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight play front anti-roll bar D BUSHES
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear brake pads low
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight play front anti-roll bar D BUSHES
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
front brake discs pitted inner surfaces
front number plate cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front flasher lamp deteriorating
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads low
rear number plate deteriorating
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads low
rear number plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P349 MBD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P349 MBD, 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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P349 MBD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 1997.
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