MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brakes slightly binding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake disc pitted all brake readings ok and no judder at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate cracked
slight play in n/s/f balljoint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P436 CSB is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P436 CSB, 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 P436 CSB registered?
P436 CSB is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is P436 CSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P436 CSB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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