MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
most braking and suspension components very rusty/ poor condition
underside of vehicle and most components poor condition/ very rusty
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all brake discs have slight corrosion
bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
no reverse lights
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all brake discs have slight corrosion
bit of corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
nearside indicator lens is insecure
no reverse lights
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover fitted
handbrake only just met efficency requirements
slight play in nsf inner rack joint
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover fitted
handbrake only just met efficency requirements
slight play in nsf inner rack joint
225/45r17
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inner edges on wearbars and close to limit
damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
speedo illuiminatioon flickers at 140 mph
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
speedo illuiminatioon flickers at 140 mph
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear axle bushes worn
speedo illumination flashes when front wheels are rotateted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
rear tyres worn uneaven
slight play in rack
slight wear on front anti roll bar D bush's
slight wear on front anti roll bar links
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s steering slight rack slight play
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s steering slight rack slight play
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Air bag light on ?
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Air bag light on ?
covers over both front inner wings, not allowing full inspection.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
covers over both front inner wings, not allowing full inspection.
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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A3 FCO is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 A3 FCO, 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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What year was A3 FCO registered?
A3 FCO is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1999.
Is A3 FCO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 FCO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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