MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
50% of cntre brake light inoperative
slight play in steering column
ONLY 50%OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT WORKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ONLY 50%OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT WORKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN + KNOCKING
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN + KNOCKING
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P530 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P530 JSP, 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 P530 JSP registered?
P530 JSP is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P530 JSP safe to buy?
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