MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play n/s steering system
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
aadvise n/s/f wishbone split slightly
advise cat heat shield rattling
advise gearbox oil leak
advise power steering pipe damp at rack (possibly gearbox oil )
advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end
advise slight play in o/s/r anti rollbar link ball joint
strong advise o/s/f wishbone bush split/weak
strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack end
advise gearbox oil leak
advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers
advise power steering pipe at athe rack is damp
strong advise play in both front steering rack ends
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front discs rusty on inside edge
both front discs corroded on inner face
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front discs corroded on inner face
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X551 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 X551 ABL, 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 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X551 ABL registered?
X551 ABL is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2000.
Is X551 ABL safe to buy?
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