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DLZ 4812

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,786 mi
Last recorded147,786 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4812
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 147,786 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)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

1.5 litres oil added prior to emissions test

Bad engine oil leak source unknown

Exhaust center support bracket detached by rust

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn more inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted & pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 135,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates slightly faded

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

alternator not charging

no dash gauges working

Pass 22 May 2012 116,099 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 116,099 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 115,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear of engine oil leak

centre rear brake light 2x bulbs out

Pass 18 May 2011 101,518 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished and stepped

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2011 101,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished and stepped

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2010 89,460 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 89,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,943 miles

c/l 527934

Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c/l 527934

Pass 25 May 2006 64,852 miles

c/l 432839

Pass 8 May 2005 56,882 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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DLZ 4812 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DLZ 4812, 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 DLZ 4812 registered?

DLZ 4812 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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