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R117 ETX

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside side mirror glass smashed

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light brake light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside side mirror glass smashed

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,738 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,450 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 61,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 55,757 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 55,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 48,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 48,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 37,595 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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R117 ETX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R117 ETX, 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 R117 ETX registered?

R117 ETX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R117 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 ETX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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