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R235 BMX

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 BMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,745 miles

Front bumper insecure

both front tyres slight wear on inside edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary drivebelt cover insecure and fouling o/s driveshaft

Battery not secured

Centre exhaust mount removed

Front brake pads worn thin

Light bind n/s/r wheel when brakes released

Possible low front suspension ride hieght

Slight play at steering wheel rim suggesting wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,166 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,056 miles

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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R235 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R235 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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What year was R235 BMX registered?

R235 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R235 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 BMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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