MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front wheel rubbing on brake pipe
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
nearside front steering rack end worn slightly
nearside rear brake pads not mounted correctly
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
nearside front steering rack end worn slightly
nearside rear brake pads not mounted correctly
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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A3 XLD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 A3 XLD, 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 29 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 XLD registered?
A3 XLD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A3 XLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 XLD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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