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F21 ROM

1992 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 ROM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 147,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 145,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 144,123 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 143,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 143,507 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 140,478 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 140,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 135,788 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 129,358 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 122,563 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 114,877 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,402 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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F21 ROM is a 1992 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F21 ROM, 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 34 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F21 ROM registered?

F21 ROM is a 1992 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is F21 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 ROM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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