MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front worn on both edge, more so the inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak @ engine/gearbox
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front worn on both edge, more so the inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak @ engine/gearbox
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S registration plate lamp wasn't working then came on during test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak @ rear of engine
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak @ rear of engine
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight knock in steering column area
The nearside rear tyre perrishing in centre tread
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight knock in steering column area
The nearside rear tyre perrishing in centre tread
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine oil leak
radiator leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear registration plate deteriorated and front plate cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear registration plate deteriorated and front plate cracked
both rear tyre outer side walls cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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P527 HSN is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1996 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,233 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 P527 HSN, 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 30 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P527 HSN is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1996.
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