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R103 NAW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 NAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,263 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 113,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,333 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 103,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,531 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,712 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 46,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,646 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 39,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,970 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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R103 NAW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R103 NAW, 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 R103 NAW registered?

R103 NAW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R103 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 NAW shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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