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R138 BWY

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,147 mi
Last recorded153,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 148,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 145,120 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 145,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 142,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 139,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 139,747 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 135,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 135,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 130,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 121,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 121,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 117,451 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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R138 BWY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R138 BWY, 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 R138 BWY registered?

R138 BWY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 BWY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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