MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER SILL N/S
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER SILL N/S
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion forming to rear discs.
corrosion to n/s/f sill panel outside 30 cm of any mounts.
damage to front subframe.
fuel tank strap broken but still secure.
n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.
screw in n/s/r tyre (not repairable).
tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.
tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion forming to rear discs.
corrosion to n/s/f sill panel outside 30 cm of any mounts.
damage to front subframe.
fuel tank strap broken but still secure.
n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.
screw in n/s/r tyre (not repairable).
tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.
tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.
corrosion forming to n/s outer sill panel
front wiper blades slightly smearing
fuel tank straps rusty
slight damage to o/s/r bodywork
stone chip to windscreen
tyre tread depths both front new both rear 5mm 195/65r15v .
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
airbag warning light on
both front door outer trims loose
both front tyres worn on inner edges and near limit of 1.6 mm
corrosion forming to n/s outer sill panel
front wiper blades slightly smearing
fuel tank straps rusty
n/s/f indicator slightly faded
o/s diped headlamp dull but still has visable pattern
slight damage to o/s/r bodywork
slight play o/s/f trackrod end
stone chip to windscreen
tyre tread depths both front 2mm both rear 5mm 195/65r15v
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front door lower trims loose
corrosion forming to n/s/f of sill pannel
n/s/f indicator showing some white light
tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm 195/65r15v
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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R393 OYS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 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 R393 OYS, 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 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R393 OYS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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