MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside slight play in inner rack joint
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen cracked below wiper sweep
Both front anti roll bar links worn, advise attention.
Both front flexible brake hoses perishing, advise attention.
Both front indicator bulbs show fair amount of white light.
Front brake discs corroded/worn.
N/s/f top suspension mounting plate loose, advise attention.
O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.
O/s/r tyre low tread depth.
PAS pipe corroded.
Rear sections ( main & radius arm ) of metal brake pipe corroded.
Slight play in o/s/f steering track rod.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front anti roll bar links worn, advise attention.
Both front flexible brake hoses perishing, advise attention.
Both front indicator bulbs show fair amount of white light.
Front brake discs corroded/worn.
N/s/f top suspension mounting plate loose, advise attention.
O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.
O/s/r tyre low tread depth.
PAS pipe corroded.
Rear sections ( main & radius arm ) of metal brake pipe corroded.
Slight play in o/s/f steering track rod.
both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing
n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play
o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play
unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play
o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play
unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted
both front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depth on legal lomit (Advise attention)
both rear axke bushes have fair amount of movement (Advise attention)
o/s rackend socket has some play
rear exhaust box has slight blow
Centre exhaust mounting starting to crack.
Rear axle bushes starting to perish/crack.
Slight play in o/s steering track rod.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust mounting starting to crack.
Rear axle bushes starting to perish/crack.
Slight play in o/s steering track rod.
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S523 HGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S523 HGP, 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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S523 HGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1999.
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