MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside screen wash poor
Nearside slight play on inner rack end
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail box mount (7.1.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside screen wash poor
Nearside slight play on inner rack end
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine bay/undfer/covers fitted
h/brake lever on o/s calliper sticking slightly
wipers poor
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre bracket corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre perished
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V281 LFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V281 LFJ, 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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V281 LFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 1999.
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