MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear tyres mis-shapen
engine running fault- possible cat problem
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear tyres mis-shapen
engine running fault- possible cat problem
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S979 SJV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 S979 SJV, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S979 SJV registered?
S979 SJV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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