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R125 COU

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,619 mi
Last recorded123,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 118,212 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 118,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 111,689 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 103,483 miles

general oil leaks

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2010 98,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,875 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit advise change soon.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,605 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,604 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 58,720 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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R125 COU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R125 COU, 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 R125 COU registered?

R125 COU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R125 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 COU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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