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R217 YOO

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 YOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 169,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 168,276 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 168,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 164,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 163,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 161,149 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,451 miles

Coolant leak

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2010 134,432 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 124,012 miles

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

O/S rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2009 124,012 miles

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

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

O/S rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,499 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 114,499 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 107,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 108,182 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R217 YOO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R217 YOO, 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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R217 YOO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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