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R132 PAE

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,567 mi
Last recorded140,567 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 PAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

nearside front track rod end heat applied

Fail 12 Mar 2020 140,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

nearside front track rod end heat applied

Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,456 miles

heavy corr to bottom of servo

minor leak from nsf strut

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,263 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,633 miles

heavy corrosion to servo unit

Fail 14 Mar 2014 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to servo unit

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres 5yrs old and 3mm

nearside front wishbone rear bush debonded but serviceable

offside rear discs shows signs of binding , free at test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,966 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 93,966 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating & wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre deteriorating badley

Fail 6 Apr 2011 88,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating & wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre deteriorating badley

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exaust system corroding

general oil leaks

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exaust system corroding

general oil leaks

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,434 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low

Fail 12 Apr 2008 71,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 71,287 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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R132 PAE is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R132 PAE, 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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R132 PAE is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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