MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advise: condensation in o/s/f indicator lens
Advise: different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles. (Larger tyres on front)
Advise: metal brake pipes to both rear calipers becoming corroded underneath plastic coatings
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise: condensation in o/s/f indicator lens
Advise: metal brake pipes to both rear calipers becoming corroded underneath plastic coatings
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres feathering
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres feathering
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs in poor condition
rear brake discs in poor condition
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R239 BYB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?
R239 BYB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R239 BYB safe to buy?
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