MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,504 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH SIDE (4.1.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on exhaust
dampness around pas pipe
heavy age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
very heavy age cracking on both rear tyres,suspect will need replacement soon
wiper blades judder
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on exhaust
dampness around pas pipe
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
heavy age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
very heavy age cracking on both rear tyres,suspect will need replacement soon
wiper blades judder
advise front number plate cracked
advise o/s/f o/s/r tyres close to min limit
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
o/s/r tyre treads stepped
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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P440 BAD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 P440 BAD, 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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P440 BAD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 1997.
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