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R132 TLB

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 TLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 183,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 164,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 151,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 137,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 137,242 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R132 TLB, 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 R132 TLB registered?

R132 TLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R132 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 TLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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