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R225 RGC

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 RGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,928 miles

2 litres of 10w40 oil added

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside passenger wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

inspection light displayed on dashboard

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 litres of 10w40 oil added

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside passenger wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

inspection light displayed on dashboard

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,177 miles

2 litres of 10w40 added

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

service light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

2 litres of 10w40 added

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,485 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket welds broken

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket welds broken

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres on 1.6 mm

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

offside door trim loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

service light on

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres on 1.6 mm

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

offside door trim loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

service light on

Fail 5 Jan 2013 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

inspection light on

smell of fuel under bonnet all fuel lines covered up with plastic

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,082 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

inspection light on

smell of fuel under bonnet all fuel lines covered up with plastic

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 55,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 52,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,601 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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R225 RGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R225 RGC, 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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R225 RGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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