MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,231 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear swollen under plastic coating adv
all discs front and rear corroded
possible strut tops starting to seize slight ping from springs
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps corroded heavily and broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear swollen under plastic coating adv
all discs front and rear corroded
possible strut tops starting to seize slight ping from springs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust center braket broken exhaust not insecure
nsr and osr brake pipes swelling adv slight corroded
rear pads low on nsr disc blue been overheated
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust center braket broken exhaust not insecure
nsr and osr brake pipes swelling adv slight corroded
rear pads low on nsr disc blue been overheated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wipers torn
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wipers torn
advise steering rack end n/s
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V497 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V497 ETC, 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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What year was V497 ETC registered?
V497 ETC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V497 ETC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V497 ETC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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