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R109 YAO

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,319 mi
Last recorded150,319 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 YAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wear to inner edge 3mm tread

rear brake pads getting low 4mm

Fail 2 Jul 2015 150,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wear to inner edge 3mm tread

rear brake pads getting low 4mm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 125,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 125,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 113,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,595 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 87,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,392 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 65,392 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R109 YAO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R109 YAO, 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 R109 YAO registered?

R109 YAO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R109 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 YAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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