MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,714 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all power steering pipes are corroded
body damage to outer vehicle
both rear and n/s/f coil springs are corroded
corrosion to bottom of drivers door
engine oil leaks
exhaust system is in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
all power steering pipes are corroded
body damage to outer vehicle
both rear and n/s/f coil springs are corroded
corrosion to bottom of drivers door
engine oil leaks
exhaust system is in poor condition
corrosion to coil springs
surface corrosion to undervehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
corrosion to coil springs
surface corrosion to undervehicle
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r side wall badly cut but not deep enough to show cords
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knock in steering system
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knock in steering system
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake imbalance of 19%
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R190 XMS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R190 XMS, 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 R190 XMS registered?
R190 XMS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R190 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R190 XMS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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