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M21 PAU

1998 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,030 mi
Last recorded65,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 PAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 65,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 61,277 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No reverse lights.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 52,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 47,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,544 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 27,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 23,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,785 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 11,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,703 miles

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

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

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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M21 PAU is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M21 PAU, 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 M21 PAU registered?

M21 PAU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M21 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 PAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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