MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
small chip on nsf headlamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in ns steering rack
small splits in both wiper blade ends
surface rust on rear axle beam
wiper scuff on os screen
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chip on n.s.f head lamp
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chip on n.s.f head lamp
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
drivers seat back slightly insecure
offside wing mirror slightly insecure
visible smoke from exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat back slightly insecure
offside wing mirror slightly insecure
visible smoke from exhaust
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil low.
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 has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil low.
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R397 BDA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R397 BDA, 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 R397 BDA registered?
R397 BDA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R397 BDA safe to buy?
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