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R536 HCG

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,399 mi
Last recorded141,399 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 141,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 137,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,334 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,029 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 74,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 74,614 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2006 68,309 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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R536 HCG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R536 HCG, 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 R536 HCG registered?

R536 HCG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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