MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
some wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces
stone chips in windscreen , service light on , surface corrosion in most brake pipes
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components , some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
heavy surface corrosion in rear brake disc faces
some wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces
stone chips in windscreen , service light on , surface corrosion in most brake pipes
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components , some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes
service light on , wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces
slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint
some separation/movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes
stone chips in windscreen , surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/rear floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
service light on , wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces
slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint
some separation/movement in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes
stone chips in windscreen , surface corrosion in front and rear suspension components
corrosion rear brake discs offside rear wheel slight drag
front suspension arm rear mounting bushes perishing
offside rear floor weakening around plastic drain plug area
slight play in steering rack knuckle
stone chip in screen
exhaust centre clamp and mounting in poor condition
mot pre checks engine oil level low
nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion
rear brake disc faces some corrosion , offside centre floor surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake hose at axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre clamp and mounting in poor condition
mot pre checks engine oil level low
nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion
rear brake disc faces some corrosion , offside centre floor surface corrosion
brake back plates corroded
most brake pipes showing corrosion
offside rear tyre wall and tread areas cracking
rear brakes show a brake imbalance
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
most brake pipes showing corrosion
offside rear tyre wall and tread areas cracking
rear brakes show a brake imbalance
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Surface cuts/cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs heavy corrosion
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear suspension coil spring surface corrosion
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Surface cuts/cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Most brake pipes surface corrosion
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight pitting/corrosion front brake discs
Stone chips in windscreen
Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up)
Most brake pipes surface corrosion
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight pitting/corrosion front brake discs
Stone chips in windscreen
Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors
n/s front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear flexi
o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
slight free play detected at o/s/f wheel
Nearside front tyre worn close to limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside/offside rear brake disc's worn/scord and corroded.
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Screw in offside rear tyre treaded area,Nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front brake disc outer face pitted/scord and corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake disc scored
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake disc scored
child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/f
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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V203 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V203 GAT, 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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V203 GAT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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