MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle was wet at time of test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle was wet at time of test
nearside front inner track rod has slight amount of play
nearside rear tyre cracked on outside edge
offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge and cracked on outer sidewall
slight oil leak from engine area
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front inner track rod has slight amount of play
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge and close to leagal limit
nearside rear tyre cracked on outside edge
offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge and cracked on outer sidewall
slight oil leak from engine area
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XUX 79S is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 XUX 79S, 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 XUX 79S registered?
XUX 79S is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is XUX 79S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XUX 79S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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