MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Filter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Slight play in both top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail link pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear lower arm pipes from link pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated link pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Both head lamps giving blurred but recognizable beam patter
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play NS track rod inner joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS side repeater starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Failed fast idle and second fast idle tests (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both head lamps giving blurred but recognizable beam patter
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play NS track rod inner joint in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS side repeater starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking to tread, outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak from engine ()
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
headlamp beam images poor
windscreen wipers smeary
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
headlamp beam images poor
windscreen wipers smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o s r split in side edge
small cut in tred n s r tyre
Chip in windscreen swept area.
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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SPH 3X is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 SPH 3X, 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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SPH 3X is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1999.
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