MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level low / warning light flickers
nearside and offside front brake discs rusted / pitted
oil leak from engine
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
n/s/f cv joint clicking on lock
o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
front and rear discs slightly rusty due to not being used
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front and rear discs slightly rusty due to not being used
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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P596 NMA is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P596 NMA, 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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P596 NMA is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P596 NMA safe to buy?
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