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R177 LMJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,085 mi
Last recorded141,085 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 141,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn, but not to excess

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

rear registration plate deteriorated, but still legible

service brake pedal travel more than usual, but not to excess at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight rough feel when rotated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,500 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight rough feel when rotated

Fail 28 May 2009 135,338 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,808 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 127,751 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 117,568 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 117,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 108,549 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 108,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R177 LMJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R177 LMJ, 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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R177 LMJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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