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R167 STA

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,650 mi
Last recorded181,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 STA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 181,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 181,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust loose but not blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 169,109 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 157,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 157,910 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 133,744 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK SHOWING CABLES AND PROTECTIVE COVER BROKEN

N/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F SEAT BELT STALK SHOWING CABLES AND PROTECTIVE COVER BROKEN

N/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 121,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,194 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front seat back coming loose

Pass 10 Jan 2009 110,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,213 miles

rear brake discs rusty on edges. offside rear tyre on legal limit & nail in tyre & tread starting to crack

Fail 5 Jan 2008 106,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs rusty on edges. offside rear tyre on legal limit & nail in tyre & tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,747 miles

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)

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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R167 STA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R167 STA, 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 R167 STA registered?

R167 STA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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