MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Ignition switch has defect but operational
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate warped but not likely to be misread
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested Both front head lights (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate warped but not likely to be misread
anti-roll bar D bushes are worn
front tyres are getting low on tread
handbrake lever mod!
os window motor inop
osf brake disc is corroded
slight movement in both strut tops
rear tyres are out of shape
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Stop lamp(s) not working none are working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
anti-roll bar D bushes are worn
front tyres are getting low on tread
os window motor inop
osf brake disc is corroded
slight movement in both strut tops
rear tyres are out of shape
rear number plate is warped
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
rear number plate is warped
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm Also Worn Outer Wall (4.1.E.1)
front tyres are getting low on tread ! and the osr is out of shape
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear TYRES CRACKING OUTER EDGE NO CORD SHOWING
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear TYRES CRACKING OUTER EDGE NO CORD SHOWING
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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P38 ENT is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P38 ENT, 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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P38 ENT is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1997.
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