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S94 BMR

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 BMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 133,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear under tray hanging down

Fail 13 Jul 2016 133,283 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear under tray hanging down

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,649 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,642 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,010 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,913 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 121,911 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,136 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 118,136 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,726 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 113,726 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,517 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,728 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 89,090 miles

front number plate damage

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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S94 BMR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S94 BMR, 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 S94 BMR registered?

S94 BMR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S94 BMR safe to buy?

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