MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Air bag light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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V742 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V742 XDO, 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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V742 XDO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 1999.
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