MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) split /excess play (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
front imbalance close to limit
rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f droplink b/j (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)
Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f rack gaiter split (all twisted) (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
front imbalance close to limit
rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 15%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension tops have play (with wheels suspended)
n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner 3/4 and low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front suspension tops have play (with wheels suspended)
n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner 3/4 and low
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f inner rack end has play
n/s/r tyre has slight scaloping/flat spots on inner 3/4 area
o/s/r tyre has screw in tred area
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f inner rack end has play
n/s/r tyre has slight scaloping/flat spots on inner 3/4 area
o/s/r tyre has screw in tred area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front struts have lift with wheels off ground
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front pads low
n/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) deteriated
n/s/f inner rack has play
Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs and pads worn o.k at tim e of test.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroded o.k at time of test.
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs and pads worn o.k at tim e of test.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S and N/S front brake discs and pads worn O.K at time of test.
O/S and N/S rear brake discs worn O.K at time of test.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S and N/S front brake discs and pads worn O.K at time of test.
O/S and N/S rear brake discs worn O.K at time of test.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear number plate o.k at time of test.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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V389 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V389 RUD, 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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V389 RUD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 1999.
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