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R123 VLW

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,829 mi
Last recorded164,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,829 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 164,643 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2016 187,821 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 182,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 182,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 162,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 155,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 148,805 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 148,805 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 144,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 135,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,570 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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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.

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