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R150 KFL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,899 mi
Last recorded167,899 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 KFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,899 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 167,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 165,104 miles

nearside rear parking brake needs minor attention

Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 159,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 155,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 153,884 miles

Vehicle has oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2019 153,884 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 151,401 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 148,349 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,126 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 138,126 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 110,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 99,605 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,443 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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R150 KFL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R150 KFL, 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 R150 KFL registered?

R150 KFL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R150 KFL safe to buy?

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