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102 GPL

1998 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

134,874 mi
Last recorded134,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 GPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 134,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working washer yet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,237 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,280 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 127,558 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Engine under tray low to road

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 125,082 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,982 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,306 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (nearside worn to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,171 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,887 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Exhaust clamps corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,522 miles

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,621 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,535 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,258 miles

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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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102 GPL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 102 GPL, 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 102 GPL registered?

102 GPL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 102 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 102 GPL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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