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R186 KAB

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,328 mi
Last recorded105,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 105,328 miles

Car is presented in wet conditions.

General under body surface rust front to back.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf and osf. ()

Signs of thick black under seal under body suspension components front to back

Fail 1 May 2021 105,328 miles

Car is presented in wet conditions.

General under body surface rust front to back.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf and osf. ()

Signs of thick black under seal under body suspension components front to back

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,429 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,117 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,991 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,233 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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R186 KAB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R186 KAB, 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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R186 KAB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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