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R130 TMO

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 TMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,010 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,970 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 104,970 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,353 miles

play in osf top strut mount

Fail 2 Jun 2015 101,344 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,416 miles

(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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,909 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 82,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 78,157 miles

Oil leak

bonnet damper not holding bonnet up

Fail 19 Jan 2008 78,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 66,356 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 66,356 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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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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