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R199 PCF

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 94,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint slightly loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn bottom coil missing a bit off end, still secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre splitting in tread, tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 94,612 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging on interior mirror and mount in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind backrest of seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint slightly loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn bottom coil missing a bit off end, still secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre splitting in tread, tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 89,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 89,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 76,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 76,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,860 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,465 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,357 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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R199 PCF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R199 PCF, 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 R199 PCF registered?

R199 PCF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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