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R202 FFC

1998 Audi A3

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 152,558 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,175 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 136,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,609 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,347 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,993 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 6,993 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 52,912 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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R202 FFC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R202 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R202 FFC registered?

R202 FFC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R202 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 FFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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