MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear discs corroded
ABS light not working?
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases post CAT (7.1.2)
N/S/R DISCS PITTING
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.B.1f)
both reg plates deteriorated
front ex mount broken
handbrake lever long travel
o/s door corrosion
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
screen scratched
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SPECIAL FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SPECIAL (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
ABS light not working?
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases post CAT (7.1.2)
N/S/R DISCS PITTING
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.B.1f)
both reg plates deteriorated
front ex mount broken
handbrake lever long travel
o/s door corrosion
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
screen scratched
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
parking brake lever travel long
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear screen washer not working
rear screen washer not working
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R166 NWO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 1998.
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