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R319 MBF

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 116,649 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres unevenly worn

rear springs rusty

slight play in steering

Fail 19 May 2011 116,639 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres unevenly worn

rear springs rusty

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,387 miles

1) front discs worn req measuring 2) oil leaks 3) slight wear in o/s steering 4) tyres 195 65 15 5) n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge 6) whe3el nut covers fitted

7) n/s rear brake dragging

Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,524 miles

1) wheel nut covers fitted 2) tyres 195 65 15 3) slight wear in n/s front hub 4) n/s front lower suspesion arm rear bush seperating 5) rear brake discs corroded 6) n/s rear brake dragging

Fail 7 Apr 2009 105,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

1) wheel nut covers fitted 2) tyres 195 65 15 3) slight wear in n/s front hub 4) n/s front lower suspesion arm rear bush seperating 5) rear brake discs corroded 6) n/s rear brake dragging

Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,041 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt but only two required

Fail 4 Dec 2007 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suggest tracking to be checked when tyres are fitted

unable to check centre rear seat belt but only two required

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,825 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked badly

n/s/r brake slightly seized and inner pad appears low

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,043 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

starter motor faulty

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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R319 MBF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R319 MBF, 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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R319 MBF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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