MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/R brake discs is showing signs of corrosion.
O/S/R caliper/pivot feels partially seized.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
brake pipes greased
exhaust mount broken & exhaust noisy
front brake discs wear lip & slight corroded
nsf wishbone bush split & osf seperating
oil leak
osr brake disc corroded & discoloured
pas pipe corroded & suspect leak
play front roll bar mounts
play nsf wheel bearing / play nsr & suspect noise
play steering rack
rear wiper torn
steering knock
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both os wheels inner rims damaged slightly
exhaust noisy/vibration, centre mount broken off & slight blow join
front brake discs slight corrosion, rear brake discoloured
gearbox area damp
osf wishbone bush seperating, nsf bush split
osr brake lever off stop
play handbrake/ some dents scratches
play nsf track rod end
radiatro badly corroded & suspect leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
front and rear tyres different sizes,front tyres 205/40R17H,rear tyres215/45ZR17W
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
front and rear tyres different sizes,front tyres 205/40R17H,rear tyres215/45ZR17W
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
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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P540 MSG is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 P540 MSG, 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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What year was P540 MSG registered?
P540 MSG is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1996.
Is P540 MSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P540 MSG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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