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R184 GFG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,488 mi
Last recorded196,488 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 196,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 191,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 186,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 181,324 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 11 Mar 2020 177,641 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 172,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 172,292 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bolt is loose on exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 168,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 163,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 159,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 154,963 miles

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 26 Apr 2014 148,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 143,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,213 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 138,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,918 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 135,917 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 132,633 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 132,622 miles

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

REAR BRAKES BINDING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 129,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 115,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 100,264 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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R184 GFG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R184 GFG, 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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R184 GFG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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