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R521 BVG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,993 mi
Last recorded151,993 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 151,993 miles

flexy front brake pipes slight perishing

front discs rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2012 151,988 miles

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

flexy front brake pipes slight perishing

front discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2011 145,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 141,523 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 141,428 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 136,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 136,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 132,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,340 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2006 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen damaged

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 BVG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R521 BVG registered?

R521 BVG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R521 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 BVG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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