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R186 KFW

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 70,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight twist,no obvious damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear showing signs of corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,329 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,327 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,546 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,761 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,076 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 KFW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 R186 KFW, 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 R186 KFW registered?

R186 KFW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R186 KFW safe to buy?

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