MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
front exhaust bracket broken
metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear check fitment of brake pad
both front brake hoses perishing
both front tyres wearing close to wear markers
brake pipes corroding
check additional wiring security
exhaust front flexible section & centre mounting in poor condition
front number plate deteriorating
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
power steering pipe getting rusty
rear suspension springs rusty
service light on
wear/rust on front & rear brake disc faces
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet safety latch stiff
brake pipes corroding
centre exhaust mounting broken, system still supported
check fitment of o/s rear brake pad
exhaust front flexible section deteriorating
front brake hoses perishing
front number plate damaged
o/s front inner C V boot deteriorating
o/s rear suspension spring rusty
power steering hose metal ferrules rusty
service light on
wear/rust on front and rear brake discs
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
bonnet safety latch stiff
brake pipes corroding
exhaust front flexible section deteriorating
front brake hoses perishing
front number plate damaged
o/s front and rear brake pads worn low
o/s front inner C V boot deteriorating
o/s rear suspension spring rusty
power steering hose metal ferrules rusty
service light on
wear/rust on front and rear brake discs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet safety latch stiff
brake pipes starting to corrode
engine oil level topped up 0.75 litre 5w/40
front and rear brake pads worn very low? not clearly visible
front brake hoses perishing
front exhaust flexible section deteriorating
o/s rear suspension spring rusty
power steering hose ferrules rusty
rear and centre exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition
service light on
wear/rust on front and rear brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet safety latch stiff
brake pipes starting to corrode
engine oil level topped up 0.75 litre 5w/40
front and rear brake pads worn very low? not clearly visible
front brake hoses perishing
front exhaust flexible section deteriorating
o/s rear suspension spring rusty
power steering hose ferrules rusty
rear and centre exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition
service light on
wear/rust on front and rear brake discs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes starting to corrode
centre exhaust mounting in poor condition
check bonnet safety latch operation
exhaust front flexible section in poor condition
front and rear brake discs worn/rusty + pads wearing low?
front brake hoses perishing
n/s front tyre wearing low on edges
power steering hose ferrules rusty
rear suspension springs rusty
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes starting to corrode
centre exhaust mounting in poor condition
check bonnet safety latch operation
exhaust front flexible section in poor condition
front and rear brake discs worn/rusty + pads wearing low?
front brake hoses perishing
n/s front tyre wearing low on edges
power steering hose ferrules rusty
rear suspension springs rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre mounting in poor condition
exhaust front pipe flexible section deteriorating
front and rear brake discs rusty
power steering pipe and hose ferrules rusty
rear suspension springs getting rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
off side front rear bush contaminated b y oil and starting to deteriorate
wipers do not cancel to stop position
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
off side front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
wipers do not cancel to full stop position
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
front and rear discs worn
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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P609 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P609 EUD, 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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P609 EUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 1997.
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