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101,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear lower suspension arms corroded
chips in windscreen
front brake discs slightly worn inner face
nearside front tyre worn edge
offside front tyre worn close to markers
oil leak
slight corrosion on offside front and nearside rear coil springs
chips in windscreen
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion on both rear suspension arms
oil leaks
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
chip in windscreen
corrosion on rear suspension arms
surface corrosion on front brake discs
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake discs worn/corroded
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MW61 VLZ is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2012 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,758 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW61 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MW61 VLZ registered?
MW61 VLZ is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is MW61 VLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW61 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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