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R201 OTF

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,278 mi
Last recorded145,278 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 145,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides metal brake pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort on both rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated flexy boot split excesively (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded at n/s/rear ,repaired badly at o/s rear and breaking away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded at o/s rear outer face (due to caliper not working) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 134,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 134,268 miles

Emissions not tested all emission levels too high (7.3.A.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 123,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 93,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,311 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,483 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rodent damage to coolant header tank

rodent damage to pipe of charcoal filter

tail box exhaust clamo corroded and leaking slightly

flexi pipe for clutch slave cylinder has bulge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,449 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,124 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 41,124 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,358 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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R201 OTF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R201 OTF, 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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R201 OTF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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