MOT Status
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119,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension has limited movement
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension has limited movement
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low H/Lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear suspension modified appeared satis factory at time of mot test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through age cracks (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front and rear suspension modified satisfactory at time of test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
esp light on
power steering oil cooler corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipe at rail secured with cable ties
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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S3 NEU is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 S3 NEU, 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 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S3 NEU is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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