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R129 DBJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 DBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,518 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel tank straps corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 120,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,128 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light 2x bulbs n/w

frt no plate cracked

frt pads getting low

n/s/f ind pale colour

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,126 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

centre stop light 2x bulbs n/w

frt no plate cracked

frt pads getting low

n/s/f ind pale colour

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,418 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,038 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,796 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 89,796 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,481 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 78,450 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 71,669 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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R129 DBJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R129 DBJ, 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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R129 DBJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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