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ExpiredMileage
152,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Both sides - ABS wiring insecure
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Both sides - ABS wiring insecure
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
ABS wiring insecure - Both rear
Brake pedal spongy
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Body component slightly loose Door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp projecting a poor beam image
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body component insecure Both lower side skirts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Body component insecure Door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ABS wiring insecure - Both rear
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Body component slightly loose Door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp projecting a poor beam image
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe/hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Braided hose squashed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil warning lamp illuminated
suspension components rusty
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil warning lamp illuminated
suspension components rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension components rusty
Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension components rusty
bolt missing pipe turbo to sump
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bolt missing pipe turbo to sump
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear offside brake binding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear offside brake binding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
centre exhaust box corroded
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes at rear hoses corroding
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes at rear hoses corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear discs wearing and corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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V983 KSA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V983 KSA, 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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V983 KSA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 1999.
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