MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
boot stays weak
clutch high
n/s/f bumper damaged
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
boot stays weak
clutch high
n/s/f bumper damaged
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
nearside front bumper damaged
offside rear brake hose deteriorated.
slight bind offside rear brake.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
nearside front bumper damaged
offside rear brake hose deteriorated.
slight bind offside rear brake.
nearside rear coil spring broken off at end but not affecting the location or operation of the spring
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear coil spring broken off at end but not affecting the location or operation of the spring
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V538 GLC is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V538 GLC, 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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V538 GLC is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 1999.
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