MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nsr and osr) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (inner edge cracked) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nsr and osr) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush heavily deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn inner edge 2254018) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn inner edge 2254018) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nsr and osr lower front arm bushes heavily deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wear on inner edge also has a nail in the centre of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its inner edge, wearing unevenly and tyre shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn along its inner edge, wearing unevenly and the outer shoulder cracking ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its inner edge, wearing unevenly and tyre shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn along its inner edge, wearing unevenly and the outer shoulder cracking ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre stepped inner edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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AE53 STU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AE53 STU, 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 AE53 STU registered?
AE53 STU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2008.
Is AE53 STU safe to buy?
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