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R454 GVV

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 GVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 133,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,512 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear low (3.5.1g)

Very bad oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,651 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear low (3.5.1g)

Very bad oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,107 miles

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

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 51,621 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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R454 GVV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R454 GVV, 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 R454 GVV registered?

R454 GVV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R454 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 GVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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