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ExpiredMileage
103,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed door not latching (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers/letters are slightly covered by tape and no border (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding probable hand brake fault (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working no stop lamps working at rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wiper blade split at end
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
both front brake hoses deteriorated
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes
offside hand brake reading low
rear springs corroded
wear and pitting rear discs
wear both front strut top mountings
wear offside front shock absorber
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front arm rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
HANDBRAKE READING 17%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake hoses deteriorated
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes
offside hand brake reading low
rear springs corroded
wear and pitting rear discs
wear both front strut top mountings
wear offside front shock absorber
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe
offside handbrake reading low
offside mirror cracked
rear springs corroded
wear and pitting rear discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe
offside handbrake reading low
offside mirror cracked
rear springs corroded
wear and pitting rear discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
corrosion rear brake pipes to caliper
corrosion rear brake pipes to hose
wear nearside front antiroll bar "D" bush
both rear brakes nearing bind limit
corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper
nearside front tyre low outer edge
nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded
offside rear tyre low inner edge
rear axle bushes deteriorated
wear both front strut top mountings
wipers deteriorated
carbon monoxide content irratic at fast idle
corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper
hydro carbon content irratic at fast idle
rear brake bind nearing limit
slight corrosion rear section front to rear nearside brake pipe
uneven wear both rear tyres
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear axle bushes deteriorated
handbrake slightly poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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S853 JDF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 S853 JDF, 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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S853 JDF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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