MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre seat belt flexible stalk bent
chip in nearside front headlamp
damage to both front alloys and tyres
damge to rear alloys
engine oil leak
fuel hoses to fuel filter have been repaired
light corrosion to front and rear brake discs
light corrosion to rear brake pipes
offside front bottom ball joint retaining bolt has been double nutted
offside front outer sill corroded
rear brake pads low
slight binding to nearside rear brake
slight grease emission from nearside front constant velocity outer gaitor
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
centre rear seat belt flexible stalk bent
chip in nearside front headlamp
contact marks on offside front driveshaft and antiroll bar(no contact at test)
damage to all alloy rims,slight damage to nearside tyre wall
engine oil leak
front and rear brake discs corroded,rear brake pads low
front fuel filter pipe temp repair carried out
light corrosion to rear brake pipes
offside front ball joint ,front retaining bolt has been double nutted
offside front sill corroded
slight grease emission from offside front outer constant velocity gaitor
exhaust centre box cracked
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o s f anti roll bar catching on drive shaft
o s r seat folded unable to check seat locking mechanism and flexible stalks and centre belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls but not down to cords
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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P638 LSM is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P638 LSM, 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 P638 LSM registered?
P638 LSM is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P638 LSM safe to buy?
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