MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
exhaust emissions high. only just passed at time of test
front brake discs corroded
front numberplate cracked
headlight beam image poor
play n/s steering arm
rear brake discs heavily scored
rear brake pads wearing low
rear numberplate water damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
exhaust emissions high. only just passed at time of test
front brake discs corroded
front numberplate cracked
headlight beam image poor
play n/s steering arm
rear brake discs heavily scored
rear brake pads wearing low
rear numberplate water damaged
stonee chip n/s/f headlight lens
dampness around both front shock absorbers
front discs corroded
front number plate cracked
movement in front top mounts
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate water damaged
rear trailing arm bushs age cracking
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
dampness around both front shock absorbers
front discs corroded
front number plate cracked
movement in front top mounts
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate water damaged
rear trailing arm bushs age cracking
stone chips in windscreen
stonee chip n/s/f headlight lens
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
catalyst heat shield loose.
cover missing from front passenger seatbelt stalk,but functions ok.
offside brake caliper lever not returning to rest position.
catalyst heat shield loose.
cover missing from front passenger seatbelt stalk,but functions ok.
offside brake caliper lever not returning to rest position.
front disc's starting to get rusty
o/s/f shock starting to leak
rear disc's getting very rusty
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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P418 RYV is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P418 RYV, 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 P418 RYV registered?
P418 RYV is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 1997.
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