MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing from rear joint sleeve (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread band worn through (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent
Both rear tyres appear to be under inflated and are perishing
Both rear wheel rims are bent
The o/s front tyre has worn smooth on the inner shoulder
The rear exhaust joint is in poor condition
The steering rack has slight play on the o/s
corrosion has begun on the underside and suspension in various places
BOTH rear brake hoses are starting to crack.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( nearside rear )
Nearside front suspenion strut has movement at the upper attachment nearing the limits.
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area.
Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent.
Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH rear brake hoses are starting to crack.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( nearside rear )
Nearside front suspenion strut has movement at the upper attachment nearing the limits.
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area.
Offside rear road wheel inner rim is bent.
Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.
AIR BAG warning light is illuminated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fault Warning message display is faulty.
Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating ( almost splitting )
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding slightly as has signs that its been over heating.
Slight play in offside of steering rack.
Some play in nearside rear anti - roll bar link rod ball joint.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
AIR BAG warning light is illuminated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fault Warning message display is faulty.
Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating ( almost splitting )
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding slightly as has signs that its been over heating.
Slight play in offside of steering rack.
Some play in nearside rear anti - roll bar link rod ball joint.
Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.
Slight play in steering rack.
Offside Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.
Slight play in steering rack.
near side rear cracked wheel has been repaired by welding and not replaced.
off side rear wheel rim badly bent near to limit inner and outer faces.
small amount of play in steering rack.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
off side rear wheel rim badly bent near to limit inner and outer faces.
small amount of play in steering rack.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating near to limits.
Nearside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.
Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush debonding.
Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low in places.
Play in nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil sump plug is leaking.
Possible leaking from front power steering pipe/hose.
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are in poor condition.
Exhaust heat shield is loose.
Both front tyres wearing low. N/S IS VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE
Front number plate is cracked
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V254 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V254 FVU, 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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V254 FVU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 1999.
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