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B4 REC

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 REC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust system securely

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,288 miles

Condensation in NSF lamp, Lamp chipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front ARB corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,841 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 58,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,891 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,000 miles

front and rear number plates are delaminating

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,740 miles

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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B4 REC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 REC, 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 B4 REC registered?

B4 REC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is B4 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 REC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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