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R166 HKG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,592 mi
Last recorded176,592 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 HKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 176,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 176,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 152,512 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 152,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 133,513 miles

heat sheild detatched o/s inner d/shaft joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,378 miles

bonnet safty catch faulty

o/s inner drive shaftboot split

Fail 4 Dec 2009 123,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safty catch faulty

o/s inner drive shaftboot split

Fail 11 Dec 2008 114,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 114,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 102,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,359 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,331 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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R166 HKG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R166 HKG, 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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R166 HKG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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