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R117 XKE

1998 Audi A3

Blue Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,561 mi
Last recorded220,561 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 XKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 220,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 215,743 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 208,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 206,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 196,872 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 190,484 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 190,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 180,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 180,116 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 174,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 168,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 153,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 140,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 114,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre mount corroded, system still supported ok

not all of high level brake light bulbs working

rear tyres starting to distort on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2010 114,662 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre mount corroded, system still supported ok

not all of high level brake light bulbs working

rear tyres starting to distort on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2009 102,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside mirror casing damaged.

Offside front inner CV boot clip insecure.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 90,120 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,927 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,622 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 XKE is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XKE, 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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R117 XKE is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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