MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front corrosion on suspension compoents not considered excessive
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front corrosion on suspension compoents not considered excessive
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp illuminated (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint excessive play in osf lower steering swivel (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from center exhaust section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in nsf track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded osr coil spring started to corrode (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleave (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleave (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust system fouling body
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust system fouling body
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
clutch worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S73 ABY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S73 ABY, 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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S73 ABY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 1998.
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