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R121 SWN

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind on rear both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 42,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,132 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 39,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,815 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,815 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,311 miles

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,481 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,807 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,871 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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R121 SWN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R121 SWN, 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 R121 SWN registered?

R121 SWN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R121 SWN safe to buy?

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