MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear discs corroded.
P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace
brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
damage n/s/f wing
drivers door trim insecure
engine ; oil level at minimum
engine cover / under guards &mouldings fitted, restricted views
exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , leaking at sleeve joints
n/s/f seat belt stalk bent
wheel nuts covered
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace
brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
drivers door trim insecure
engine ; idle control fault , unable to carry out emissions test
engine ; oil level at minimum
engine cover / under guards &mouldings fitted, restricted views
exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , leaking at sleeve joints
n/s/f seat belt stalk bent
tyres ; n/s/r tread at wear limit & deepcut in tread
unable to spin check o/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake
wheel nuts covered
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper worn out
wheel nuts covered
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
rear wiper worn out
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
imbalance front / rear brakes
o/s/r brake disc corroded
rear coil springs corroded
slight drag / noise n/s/f wheel , suspect brake
unable to spin check o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings due to binding brakes
wheel nuts covered
*** engine oil low level very low
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine idle uneven
front brake discs slightly worn & corroding
front number plate damaged , recommend replace
n/s/f seatbelt stalk bent
noise at rear wheels suspect brakes
rear wiper worn out
wheel nuts covered
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
*** engine oil low level very low
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine idle uneven
front brake discs slightly worn & corroding
front number plate damaged , recommend replace
n/s/f seatbelt stalk bent
noise at rear wheels suspect brakes
rear wiper worn out
wheel nuts covered
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust deteriorated , minor leak of gases at sleeve joints
engine cover fitted
front number plate cracked
imbalance on front brakes on lock out
p.a.s /ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace , may break ?
wheel nuts covered
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust deteriorated , minor leak of gases at sleeve joints
engine cover fitted
front number plate cracked
imbalance on front brakes on lock out
p.a.s /ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace , may break ?
wheel nuts covered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil low
imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake
screen washers require adjustment
wheel nuts covered
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
wheel nuts covered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil low
imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake
screen washers require adjustment
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f headlamp cover broken
o/s/f indicator lamp broken at securing device
slight drag on o/s/r wheel , suspect brake
wheel nuts covered
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
o/s/f headlamp cover broken
o/s/f indicator lamp broken at securing device
slight drag on o/s/r wheel , suspect brake
wheel nuts covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES (RECOMMEND REPLACE)
SPARE TYRE DIRECTIONAL (FOR O/S FITMENT)
WHEEL NUTS COVERED ENGINE COVER FITTED (INSPECTION RESTRICTED)
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S960 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S960 KGM, 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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S960 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 1998.
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