MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine MIL light not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine MIL light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre wearing and is flat
Rear coil springs corroded
exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust tailpipe outer layer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front brake discs worn/deteriated on inside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limit
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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A17 MTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 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 A17 MTA, 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 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A17 MTA registered?
A17 MTA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2003.
Is A17 MTA safe to buy?
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