MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,877 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust very rusty
o/s/f lower rear facing suspension arm bush almost broken away
o/s/headlamp lens cracked and full of water
turned on headlamps to dry out water inside o/s headlamp lens
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust very rusty
o/s/f lower rear facing suspension arm bush almost broken away
o/s/headlamp lens cracked and full of water
turned on headlamps to dry out water inside o/s headlamp lens
exhaust deteriorating
o/s head light glass broken
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
exhaust deteriorating
o/s head light glass broken
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre 3 mm
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre 3 mm
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre 3 mm
Chassis number incorrect on paper work should be WAUZZZ8LZWA079800
exhaust rust at rear
middle exhaust carrier weld broken
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust rust at rear
middle exhaust carrier weld broken
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R521 GVV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?
R521 GVV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R521 GVV safe to buy?
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