MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s steering rack end has slight play
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s steering rack end has slight play
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front macpherson top mountings have slight play in them on both sides
n/s rear tyre severly wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front macpherson top mountings have slight play in them on both sides
n/s rear tyre severly wearing on the inner edge
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f steering rack end has slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f steering rack end has slight play
BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1;6/SLIGHT SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET BUT NO OBVIOUS LEAK/
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1;6/SLIGHT SMELL OF FUEL UNDER BONNET BUT NO OBVIOUS LEAK/
EXHAUST IN GENERAL IS CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE/OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FRAYING/FRONT PADS WILL REQUIRE RENEWING VERY SHORTLY
EXHAUST IN GENERAL IS CORRODED BUT SERVICABLE/OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FRAYING/FRONT PADS WILL REQUIRE RENEWING VERY SHORTLY
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LEGAL BUT ARE NEARING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm/OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS HAS A SMALL CRACK AND SLIGHT MISTING IS STARTING TO OCCUR;
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
small chip in o.s.f headlight lens
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S188 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 S188 KDG, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S188 KDG is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 1999.
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