MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust heat shields insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over various front and rear suspension components and subframes (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over various front and rear suspension components and subframes (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and sleeve joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre brake lamp not working
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)
both front tyres heavily worn on edges
centre exhaust bracket/support adrift from exhaust but still supporting exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres heavily worn on edges
centre exhaust bracket/support adrift from exhaust but still supporting exhaust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre mount heavily corroded and deteriorated (still supporting exhaust)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Signs of perishing on O/S/R + N/S/R tyres
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)
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
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SW51 MKP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 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 SW51 MKP, 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 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SW51 MKP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2002.
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