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R413 GMJ

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has small crcaks on the outside wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,167 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 133,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 129,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre exhaust support missing not affecting how the system is mounted .

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

moisture within both rear light lens's.

nearside front outer indicator lens broken.

offside rear light lens cracked.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 124,554 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

moisture within both rear light lens's.

nearside front outer indicator lens broken.

offside rear light lens cracked.

slight brake pedal travel.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 118,768 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens brocken

slight movement in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Nov 2008 118,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f indicator lens brocken

slight movement in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 105,859 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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R413 GMJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R413 GMJ, 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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R413 GMJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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