MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front Wishbone arms are showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Both front Wishbone arms are showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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VIW 9912 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 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 VIW 9912, 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 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VIW 9912 registered?
VIW 9912 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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