MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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HIGH LEVAL BRAKE LIGHT JUST OVER FIFTY PERCENT ILUMINATED
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HIGH LEVAL BRAKE LIGHT JUST OVER FIFTY PERCENT ILUMINATED
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust mtg.corroded
o/s drive shaft guard fouling shaft.
play at n/s steering rack
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
several high level stoplight bulbs out
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust mtg.corroded
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s drive shaft guard fouling shaft.
play at n/s steering rack
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
several high level stoplight bulbs out
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s inner drive shaft boot protector loose.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s inner drive shaft boot protector loose.
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f spring slightly croaded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
rear axle bushes perishing
rear brakes squeaking possibly wear indicators on inner pad
slight play nearside front suspension
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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P636 FAO is a 1997 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P636 FAO, 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 P636 FAO registered?
P636 FAO is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 1997.
Is P636 FAO safe to buy?
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