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A6 VKW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,048 mi
Last recorded99,048 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,046 miles

battery slighly loose

front no.plate screw loose

front tyres worn and sidewalls cut

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake back plate missing

n/s/r brake pipe flexy damaged

rear springs corroded

rear wiper torn

reverse light inop

small stonechips in windscreen

spare tyre worn

tyre sizes - 225/45r17

Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery slighly loose

front no.plate screw loose

front tyres worn and sidewalls cut

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r brake back plate missing

n/s/r brake pipe flexy damaged

n/s/r tyre worn very low

rear springs corroded

rear wiper torn

reverse light inop

small stonechips in windscreen

spare tyre worn

tyre sizes - 225/45r17

Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,000 miles

dampness on power steering pump

n/s/r flexy damaged

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

battery insecure

brake pipes corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge(raised tread pattern)

rear wiper torn

reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jun 2009 91,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery slightly insecure

centre pipe mount not attached(still supporting exhaust)

front brakes slightly tight

offside rear tyre low 2.3mm(worn on outer edge,riased tread)

rear wiper torn

reverse lights inop

slight dampness on power steering pump

tyre size 225/45/r17

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,440 miles

brake pipes corroded

front-center exhaust mount corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,383 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

front-center exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 82,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,983 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 75,981 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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A6 VKW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 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 A6 VKW, 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 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 VKW registered?

A6 VKW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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