MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all discs have sever surface corrosion
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate faded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s headlamp lens damaged
rear number plate faded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R132 TMO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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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What year was R132 TMO registered?
R132 TMO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R132 TMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R132 TMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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