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R542 NBL

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,279 mi
Last recorded169,279 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2017 169,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 163,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 163,245 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 147,144 miles

All brake discs corroding

O/S/R road spring corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant staining on the radiator

Fail 8 Jan 2013 142,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,180 miles

rear tyres wearing low and perishing on sidewalls

slight misfire @ 2750rpm just passed emissions test

Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 121,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 117,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 117,374 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 114,434 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 114,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,356 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 109,573 miles

under car muddey

Pass 16 Dec 2005 93,454 miles

coolant leaking

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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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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