MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake discs becoming worn and corroded and n/s also discoloured
n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn
rear brake discs becoming corroded
small split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs becoming worn and corroded and n/s also discoloured
n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perished
rear brake discs becoming corroded
small split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central slight leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve
Front minor wear and corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing on edges
both rear tyres wearing on edges
minor corrosion to rear brake discs
o/s wiper blade split in center and starting to smear
o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
o/s wiper blade split in center and starting to smear
o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Spare tyre defective
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AB08 HWD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 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 AB08 HWD, 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 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AB08 HWD registered?
AB08 HWD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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