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R230 HHJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 HHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,460 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 116,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2010 82,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 165,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroding

n/s and o/s rear wishbone bushes deteriorated resulting in noticeable play

o/s wiper smearing

oi leaks

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

vehicle is excessively lowered,will put extra stres on susp.bushes/components

o/s driveshaf has been fouling the anti roll bar when driving,not touching at stanstill when bounced.ONLY 5MM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THRE TWO COMPONENTS! BOTH HAVE DAMAGE/WEAR!

Fail 19 Mar 2009 165,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVELY LOWERED!

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have reduced dampimg

n/s/f shock absorber has reduced damping

oil leaks,engine very oily underneath!

wipers starting to smear

O/S DRIVESHAFT HAS BEEN FOULING THE ANTI ROLL BAR! SHAFT AND BAR HAVE DAMAGE! NOT FOULING WHILST STATIONARY.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 147,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 147,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 120,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,628 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R230 HHJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R230 HHJ, 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 R230 HHJ registered?

R230 HHJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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