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R212 GBW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,313 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear tyre getting low

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,617 miles

BOTH STRUT TOPS HAVE LIFT

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED

O/S/R FLEXI DUST COVER MARKED

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 23 Aug 2013 102,754 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,754 miles

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.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CATALYST ON WELD

Pass 5 Aug 2011 183,688 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 173,261 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 173,258 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 163,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 149,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 138,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 104,923 miles

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?

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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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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R212 GBW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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