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R239 BMX

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 BMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 123,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads wearing low

idle speed occasionally high

oil leak from what seems like gearbox

Pass 10 May 2012 105,438 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 96,690 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,812 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/f road spring incorrectly seated

slight movement both front mc pherson strut top mounts

Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

There is a slight gearbox oil leak.(nearside output shaft )

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,704 miles

There is a slight gearbox oil leak.(nearside output shaft )

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in o/s/r lens

Fail 12 Mar 2007 70,451 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in o/s/r lens

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 64,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads low

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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R239 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 R239 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 R239 BMX registered?

R239 BMX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R239 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 BMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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