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R223 BMX

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

287,643 mi
Last recorded287,643 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 BMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 287,643 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 282,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 279,115 miles

n/s/r brake caliper slighty wet

Pass 7 Mar 2013 275,146 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 270,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 266,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust is rusty

nearside front breake hose is cracking

small stone chip in off side of screen

Fail 9 Mar 2011 266,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust is rusty

nearside front breake hose is cracking

small stone chip in off side of screen

Pass 8 Mar 2010 261,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 251,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 237,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in poor condition

damage to windscreen

osf headlight glass cracked

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 229,586 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 209,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi pipe starting to blow

off side rear tyre worn down to 3mm

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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R223 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R223 BMX, 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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R223 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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