MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pads wearing low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All brake discs corroding
O/S/R road spring corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coolant staining on the radiator
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coolant staining on the radiator
nearside wiper smearing
rear tyres wearing low and perishing on sidewalls
slight misfire @ 2750rpm just passed emissions test
1 x high level brake lamp bulb not working
Antifreeze staining on radiator
Engine / gearbox oil leaks
Front brake discs corroding on inner edge
Nail in o/s/r tyre
Rear road springs corroded
Rear tyres perishing
Spare tyre low on pressure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
1 x high level brake lamp bulb not working
Antifreeze staining on radiator
Engine / gearbox oil leaks
Front brake discs corroding on inner edge
Nail in o/s/r tyre
O/S/F wishbone rear bush starting to debond and split
Rear road springs corroded
Rear tyres perishing
Spare tyre low on pressure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake notchy in operation
osr tyre cracking and perishing in outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake notchy in operation
osr tyre cracking and perishing in outer sidewall
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
under car muddey
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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R542 NBL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R542 NBL, 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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R542 NBL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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