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R214 WOY

1998 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,288 mi
Last recorded137,288 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 WOY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 137,288 miles

chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 137,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 130,795 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 130,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,738 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 130,723 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,863 miles

Air con may be leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under tray insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air con may be leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 108,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,903 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 84,994 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 74,731 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 74,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 70,132 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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R214 WOY is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R214 WOY, 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 R214 WOY registered?

R214 WOY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R214 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 WOY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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