MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rough
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()
Oil leak ()
both sills damaged
corrosion to rear floor sections
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rough
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both sills damaged
corrosion to rear floor sections
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
centre exhaust loose
front brake discs worn
nearside front inner cv gaiter perished
offside front tyre worn edges/low
play offside steering rack - slight play detected at steering wheel
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre exhaust loose
front brake discs worn
nearside front inner cv gaiter perished
offside front tyre worn edges/low
play offside steering rack - slight play detected at steering wheel
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel tank straps are corroded
rear discs and pads are worn
service light on tell tale
wheel nuts are not visable
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel tank straps are corroded
rear discs and pads are worn
service light on tell tale
wheel nuts are not visable
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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V397 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V397 DLE, 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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V397 DLE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 1999.
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