MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,566 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake performance low for this type of vehicle. only 17% !!!
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake performance low for this type of vehicle. only 17% !!!
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake disc worn on outer face!
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S797 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S797 AFA, 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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What year was S797 AFA registered?
S797 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S797 AFA safe to buy?
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