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R120 XGC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,689 mi
Last recorded70,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,689 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

various exterior body dents/damage around most panels

Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,391 miles

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

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

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 XGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R120 XGC, 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 R120 XGC registered?

R120 XGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R120 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 XGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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