MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear service brake has just met the required service brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
gear box leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gear box leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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S497 OGW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S497 OGW, 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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What year was S497 OGW registered?
S497 OGW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 1999.
Is S497 OGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S497 OGW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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