MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
boot laden preventing full inspection
oil dipstick tube broken
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
boot laden preventing full inspection
oil dipstick tube broken
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
nearside rear coil spring broken at the extreme end
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear discs rusting across braking surface
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear discs rusting across braking surface
both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats in place
head lamps on lower limit for mot spec
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s wiper blade bent
o/s/f side light dim
very slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats in place
head lamps on lower limit for mot spec
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s wiper blade bent
o/s/f side light dim
o/s/r brake has slight restricted free movement
very slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt
Oil leak
both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges
centre exhaust bracket broken(still supporting exhaust)
centre exhast mount corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S974 YNO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc 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 S974 YNO, 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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S974 YNO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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