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R459 FGJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,998 mi
Last recorded148,998 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,998 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 147,763 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 144,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,557 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 126,574 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 126,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,233 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,887 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower arm rear bush is split/ slight movement

Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,518 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,223 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 88,223 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,653 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,116 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,815 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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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.

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