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R521 AAT

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,023 mi
Last recorded199,023 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 AAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 199,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general wear/play to suspension/steering due to high mileage

Pass 28 Nov 2013 190,528 miles

Gearbox oil leak from gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service inspection message displayed.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 190,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Gearbox oil leak from gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre stepping inner edge of tread.

Neasrside rear tyre rubber cracked and perished.

No reverse light.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service inspection message displayed.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 182,454 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 182,364 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 171,569 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 154,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 150,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 150,198 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 140,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 140,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 124,620 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 108,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 108,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R521 AAT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R521 AAT, 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 R521 AAT registered?

R521 AAT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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