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R107 PTF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 PTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyres has fat spot

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyres has fat spot

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,771 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 45,722 miles

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

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

front number plate is dameged,not likley to fall off and cannot be misread.nearside brake light lens damaged but repair is adequate.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,722 miles

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

front number plate is dameged,not likley to fall off and cannot be misread.nearside brake light lens damaged but repair is adequate.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,257 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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R107 PTF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R107 PTF, 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

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What year was R107 PTF registered?

R107 PTF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R107 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 PTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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