MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished
Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished
Offside Rear tyre getting low
chip in windscreen
BOTH STRUT TOPS HAVE LIFT
O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED
O/S/R FLEXI DUST COVER MARKED
SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s/f wiper rubber split on end.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear centre belt twisted lower end.
Two bulbs out on high level brake light.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/s/f wiper rubber split on end.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear centre belt twisted lower end.
Two bulbs out on high level brake light.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT BLOW FROM CATALYST ON WELD
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
SLIGHT BLOW FROM CATALYST ON WELD
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †WEAR TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R212 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R212 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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What year was R212 GBW registered?
R212 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R212 GBW safe to buy?
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