MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc`s X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush deteriorated as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 on axle and front to back on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc`s X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine has an oil leak.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine cover fitted
oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bkt broken away (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing no gases were picked up (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
big bore rear exhaust box fitted
engine cover fitted
oil leak
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R123 VLW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R123 VLW, 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 R123 VLW registered?
R123 VLW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R123 VLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R123 VLW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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