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MOT History from tests of petrol AUDI S3s year 2012

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mot history
Pass percent:84.97%
(The average a petrol AUDI S3 year 2012 passes without issue)
Based on:1,810 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))22
Registration plate lamp issues19
Registration plate issues17
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))15
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))13
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))10
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))9
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))8
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))6
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||4
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road Crack More Than 40mm Inside Swept Area (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no cat (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits no cat (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner |chalked| |4.2.B.1a|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.1.1 |a||1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Brake performance not tested Due to n/s/f cord exposed vehicle 4x4 need decelometer test. (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding un able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing mirror |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative low fluids (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to no catalytic converter (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
All position lamps not working front and rear sidelights not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected intermittently stops working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside rear |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective lambda sensor broken (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Bleed nipple leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested Due to leak |3.7.A.1|1
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system |2.3.8|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative |4.1.6 |a| |ii||1
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits cat missing (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected tinted sun visor in swept area (3.2 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Emissions unable to be completed unable to rev engine (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Windscreen has damage1

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