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R107 TGM

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,007 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

high intensity brake light has 3 bulbs not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,004 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear coil springs corroded

high intensity brake light has 3 bulbs not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outter tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,769 miles

hight intensity brake light has 3 bulbs not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hight intensity brake light has 3 bulbs not working

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,780 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,241 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 TGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGM, 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 R107 TGM registered?

R107 TGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R107 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 TGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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