MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
airbag light on
2 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant staining on hoses/oil leaks
front brake pads low,discs worn recommend attention
nsf tyre wearing on edges,nail in tyre
osf seat catch damaged recommend attention
rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated
rear brake pads low,discs worn
2 centre stop lamp bulbs not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
coolant staining on hoses/oil leaks
front brake pads low,discs worn recommend attention
nsf tyre wearing on edges,nail in tyre
osf seat catch damaged recommend attention
rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated
rear brake pads low,discs worn
2 of 10 centre stop lamp bulbs not working.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.
exhaust system corroded.
front & rear brake disc slightly worn.
front anti roll bar end link lower bushes deteriorated.
n/s headlamp aim slightly poor.
n/s/front tyre worn oninner edge & damage outer & inner side wall.
nail in n/s/front tyre.
plastic trims on both outer sills limited view.
power steering pipe corroding.
rear beam axle mounting bushes deteriorated.
rear coil springs corroding.
signs of coolant leak from oil cooler.
slight oil leak.
2 of 10 centre stop lamp bulbs not working.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.
exhaust system corroded.
front & rear brake disc slightly worn.
front anti roll bar end link lower bushes deteriorated.
n/s headlamp aim slightly poor.
n/s/front tyre worn oninner edge & damage outer & inner side wall.
nail in n/s/front tyre.
plastic trims on both outer sills limited view.
power steering pipe corroding.
rear beam axle mounting bushes deteriorated.
rear coil springs corroding.
signs of coolant leak from oil cooler.
slight oil leak.
Exhaust Corroding
Front Brake Discs Wearing Slightly
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S Headlamp Lens Damaged
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Rear Coil Springs Corroding
Stone -Chips In Windscreen
Wipers Smearing
Exhaust Corroding
Front Brake Discs Wearing Slightly
O/S Headlamp Lens Damaged
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Rear Coil Springs Corroding
Stone -Chips In Windscreen
Wipers Smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr beam axle bush slightly deteriorated
osr wheel slightly distorted
stone chips front screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr beam axle bush slightly deteriorated
osr wheel slightly distorted
stone chips front screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S839 AFC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S839 AFC, 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 S839 AFC registered?
S839 AFC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S839 AFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S839 AFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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