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R203 MFM

1998 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 MFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,047 miles

r/n/s tyre cracks to side wall

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,925 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,409 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls detiorating slightly ( cracking ).

offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls detiorating slightly ( cracking )

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,115 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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R203 MFM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R203 MFM, 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 R203 MFM registered?

R203 MFM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R203 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 MFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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