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R539 BVG

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,543 mi
Last recorded133,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,543 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

high level brake has bulbs not working but not more than 50%

middle exhaust bracket corroded and loose but still supported

Fail 6 Jan 2017 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

high level brake has bulbs not working but not more than 50%

middle exhaust bracket corroded and loose but still supported

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,810 miles

ex link sleeve corr

minor leak from both front struts

Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,810 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

ex link sleeve corr

minor leak from both front struts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,937 miles

corr to; os outer sill ; bottom of servo ; p/s pipes ;rear discs

osr tyre 2mm and bald inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center exhaust mount poor

light rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,445 miles

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

center exhaust mount poor

light rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,921 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,798 miles

center exhaust mount(metal) poor

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs poor

rear brake hose ends at ferral joint outer case splitting

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,785 miles

center exhaust mount poor

light rust front to rear brake pipe

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,782 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mount poor

light rust front to rear brake pipe

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,584 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R539 BVG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R539 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.

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R539 BVG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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