MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
play in osf top strut mount
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
(strong advice) nearside front tyre bald from the outer edge+tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust pipe bracket weld broken system secure
fuel tank lower plastic shield adrifted
lower steering column universal joint has a slight play
nearside front tyre very low in air pressure
offside outer door handle slightly inseure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
(strong advice) nearside front tyre bald from the outer edge+tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre exhaust pipe bracket weld broken system secure
fuel tank lower plastic shield adrifted
lower steering column universal joint has a slight play
nearside front tyre very low in air pressure
offside outer door handle slightly inseure
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure
offside front outer door handle slightly loose
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure
offside front outer door handle slightly loose
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
advise front wipers split on ends
oil leaks underneath
small stonechip on windscreen zone "A" not exceeding 10mm in size
Oil leak
bonnet damper not holding bonnet up
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
bonnet damper not holding bonnet up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R130 TMO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R130 TMO, 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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R130 TMO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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