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L33 NVY

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 NVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 146,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 141,239 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 141,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

center exhaust support bracket broken but not affecting security

Fail 27 Dec 2011 136,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 136,098 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 130,189 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached (still supported)

coolant low

engine oil leaking

front indicators faded

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm and 0mm around edges

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering pipe weeping fluid

screen stone chipped

Fail 9 Dec 2010 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust bracket detached (still supported)

coolant low

engine oil leaking

front indicators faded

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm and 0mm around edges

o/s driveshaft seal weeping

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering pipe weeping fluid

screen stone chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,373 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 123,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 118,673 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 118,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,944 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 111,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 104,967 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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L33 NVY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L33 NVY, 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 L33 NVY registered?

L33 NVY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L33 NVY safe to buy?

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