MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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coolant leak
oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
coolant leak
oil leak
coolant level low
oil leak
coolant leak
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs inner faces slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front brake discs inner faces slightly deteriorated
coolant leak
coolant level low
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front brakes bind slightly
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front no plate cracked
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P582 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P582 RYU, 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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P582 RYU is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 1997.
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