MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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R164 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 R164 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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R164 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R164 GBW safe to buy?
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