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R133 GBW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,011 mi
Last recorded183,011 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,011 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose rubbing on shocker

Offside Front flexi brake hose rubbing on shocker

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (border pass)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 183,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front flexi brake hose rubbing on shocker in several places (border pass)

Offside Front flexi brake hose rubbing on shocker in several places (border pass)

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush worn (border pass)

front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,191 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 173,190 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 163,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 163,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 152,524 miles

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 17 May 2014 152,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 137,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 126,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 126,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 118,252 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 118,252 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 110,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 103,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 103,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 96,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 96,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 72,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 72,156 miles

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

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

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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R133 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R133 GBW, 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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R133 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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