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R235 WYD

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,163 mi
Last recorded110,163 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 WYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,163 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outersidewall

dampness around engine and gearbox

front no plate cracked

movement in o/s steering arm

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight movement in both sides front top shocker mounts

Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

dampness around engine and gear box

front number plate cracked

movement in o/s inner steering arm

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight movment in both sides front top shocker mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,085 miles

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

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

additional front side lights fittied at time of test

both rear lamps tinted at time of test

windows tinted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2011 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

additional front side lights fittied at time of test

both rear lamps tinted at time of test

windows tinted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 90,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 70,124 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)

adv centre exhust bracket broken ok for mot as surcure

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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R235 WYD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R235 WYD, 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 R235 WYD registered?

R235 WYD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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