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R226 RGC

1998 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 RGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,480 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,996 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,995 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth lead (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,759 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,759 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,229 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 92,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,542 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,941 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)

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

child seat on n/s/r seat

Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat on n/s/r seat

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,845 miles

Nearside electric mirror not working

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,573 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R226 RGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R226 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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What year was R226 RGC registered?

R226 RGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R226 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 RGC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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