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WAE 98D

2013 Austin A35

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAE 98D
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 50,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,302 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 29 Jan 2016

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,164 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 49,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to prescribed areas and general body and floor areas. it is not possible to assess intergrity of welding due to heavy coating of underseal and sealers.

windscreen has a covering of paint overspray.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to prescribed areas and general body and floor areas. it is not possible to assess intergrity of welding due to heavy coating of underseal and sealers.

windscreen has a covering of paint overspray.

How Reliable is the Austin A35?

Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
296
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 362
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 287
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 227
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WAE 98D is a 2013 Austin A35 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Austin A35 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAE 98D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A35 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 13 years old, this Austin A35 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WAE 98D is a 2013 Austin A35, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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