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R521 GVV

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 GVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 85,877 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2015 85,877 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 83,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 83,390 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 80,653 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 80,653 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 77,940 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s head light glass broken

Fail 30 May 2012 77,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s head light glass broken

Pass 26 May 2011 74,049 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,439 miles

Chassis number incorrect on paper work should be WAUZZZ8LZWA079800

exhaust rust at rear

middle exhaust carrier weld broken

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,516 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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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.

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