MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front 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)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V189 EBL is a 1999 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 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 V189 EBL, 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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V189 EBL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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