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R139 KAW

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 KAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level low

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,863 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,863 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,540 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,014 miles

both fronttyres close to limit

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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R139 KAW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R139 KAW, 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 R139 KAW registered?

R139 KAW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R139 KAW safe to buy?

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