MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear floor slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both rear beam axle bushes slightly deteriorated
centre to rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
n/s wiper split on end 19"
oil leak
both front springs are corroded
both front top suspension mounts have slight play
both rear springs are corroded slightly
engine oil leak
middle exhaust joint has a slight blow
nearside front brake hose is slightly perished
nearside front tyre is on 2mm
nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
nearside rear tyre is down on pressure
offside front tyre is on 3mm
power steering pipes are corroded
rear axle bushes are deteriating
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front springs are corroded
both front top suspension mounts have slight play
both rear springs are corroded slightly
engine oil leak
middle exhaust joint has a slight blow
nearside front brake hose is slightly perished
nearside front tyre is on 2mm
nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
nearside rear tyre is down on pressure
offside front tyre is on 3mm
power steering pipes are corroded
rear axle bushes are deteriating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both exhaust sleeves getting weak
exhaust centre mounting bracket weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front wiper rubber starting to split
rear brake discs getting rusty
rear silencer sleeve getting weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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R511 LNK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R511 LNK, 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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R511 LNK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R511 LNK safe to buy?
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