MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f shocker corroded and weeping fluid
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on outside edge
o/s driveshaft bolts loose
Coolant leak
** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside front lower ball joint play in it change soon
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs inner faces corroded
nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from flexi hoses slightly corroded
nearside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
** STRONG ADVISE ** REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED INNER FACES
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded inner faces
nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from flexi hoses corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both wiper blades slightly deteriorated
rear number plate slightly insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside track rod
small chip in offside headlamp
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V245 DUX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V245 DUX, 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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V245 DUX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1999.
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