MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars
offside front lower arm rear bush is split
front brake discs are corroded & thin
nearside front tyre is worn BADLY on the outer edge
offside front lower arm rear bush is split & has movement
offside front lower arm rear bush is split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front lower arm rear bush is split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front lower arm rear bush is split/ slight movement
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side front lower arm rear bush is split / slight movement
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R459 FGJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R459 FGJ, 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 R459 FGJ registered?
R459 FGJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R459 FGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R459 FGJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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