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R54 MNK

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,907 mi
Last recorded158,907 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 MNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 158,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 158,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 151,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,265 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 143,265 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 142,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

one centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 11 Apr 2012 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 134,101 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 121,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 120,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn and lipped

rear tyres distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,534 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,177 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 85,177 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,252 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,248 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R54 MNK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R54 MNK, 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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R54 MNK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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