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R120 TYD

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,231 miles

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 22 May 2013 115,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 109,985 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 109,985 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 107,331 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to underside of vehicle

os front seatbelt anchore cover broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Jun 2010 104,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to underside of vehicle

os front seatbelt anchore cover broken

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 101,903 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 98,362 miles

corrosion in places

windscreen cracked,not in swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,856 miles

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

Crack in osf lower corner of screen outside of swept area

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Jun 2006 84,331 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

crack in screen outside of swept area

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,331 miles

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

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

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

crack in screen outside of swept area

power steering pipes rusty

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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R120 TYD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R120 TYD, 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 R120 TYD registered?

R120 TYD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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