MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust loose but not blowing
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nearside front seat back coming loose
rear brake discs rusty on edges. offside rear tyre on legal limit & nail in tyre & tread starting to crack
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
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?
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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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R167 STA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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