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VAZ 5122

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,098 mi
Last recorded167,098 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 5122
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2014 167,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 159,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 134,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 100,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,916 miles

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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VAZ 5122 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAZ 5122, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAZ 5122?

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What year was VAZ 5122 registered?

VAZ 5122 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VAZ 5122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 5122 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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