MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake discs corroaded
Both front headlamps output slightly reduced
Both rear brake discs corroaded
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Both front brake discs corroaded
Both front headlamps output slightly reduced
Both rear brake discs corroaded
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside parking brake efficiency low.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside headlight glass damaged.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside headlight glass damaged.
Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear calipers slight binding
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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S801 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 S801 SLB, 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 S801 SLB registered?
S801 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S801 SLB safe to buy?
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