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R511 YOG

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,193 mi
Last recorded149,193 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 YOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 149,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 149,193 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,795 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 138,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,872 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault NS CRASH SENSOR INTERMITTENT (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,882 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 1 Mar 2016 128,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 125,889 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both offside backplates corroded

exhaust in poor condition

rear axle beam showing corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,752 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both offside backplates corroded

exhaust in poor condition

rear axle beam showing corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level brake lamp has several bulbs out ( more than 50% of light s working )

plastic oversills fitted restricting corrosion assesment

Fail 27 Feb 2013 119,376 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level brake lamp has several bulbs out ( more than 50% of light s working )

plastic oversills fitted restricting corrosion assesment

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake back plate in poor condition

rear axle beam showing corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2011 111,455 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 111,446 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

oil laeak engine

Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,837 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 100,837 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to middle exhaust requires re clamping

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 84,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,314 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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R511 YOG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R511 YOG, 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 R511 YOG registered?

R511 YOG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R511 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 YOG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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