MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 LPD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R52 LPD, 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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R52 LPD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R52 LPD safe to buy?
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