MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
centre exhaust mounting broken
damage to both outer sills
damage to n/s rear wheel arch
front suspension springs rusty
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
centre exhaust mounting broken
damage to both outer sills
damage to n/s rear wheel arch
front suspension springs rusty
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear brake pipes corroding
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mounting broken, system still supported
damage to n/s rear wheel arch
damage to outer sills
front springs getting rusty
rear brake pipes getting rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mounting broken, system still supported
damage to n/s rear wheel arch
damage to outer sills
front brake hoses perishing
o/s rear and both front suspension springs rusty
rear brake pipes getting rusty
spare tyre in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deteriorated + o/s front lower swivel has slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
check front brakes for imbalance and slight judder
damage to sills joining floor panels
n/s rear brake binding
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch
slight wear/rust on brake discs
suspension springs getting rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front lower suspension arm inner rear bush deteriorated + o/s front lower swivel has slight play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
check front brakes for imbalance and slight judder
damage to sills joining floor panels
n/s rear brake binding
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch
slight wear/rust on brake discs
suspension springs getting rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers + low on edges
centre exhaust mounting deteriorating
check front and rear brake operation
o/s front lower suspension arm innner rear bush perishing
servo pipe deteriorating
suspension springs getting rusty
wear/rust on brake discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear disk slightly starting to rust
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear disk slightly starting to rust
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
sticker on windscreen mounted behind rear view mirror not seriously effecting drivers view of the road
offside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm
offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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P445 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P445 MKW, 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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P445 MKW is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 1997.
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