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R242 MFX

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,279 mi
Last recorded174,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 MFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 174,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 174,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 159,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,266 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 116,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,237 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 97,237 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,500 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 68,584 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear brake disc corroding

offside front tyre wearing on centre

offside headlamp damaged

rear numberplate deteriating

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,805 miles

front brake discs wearing

handbrake on limit

o/s headlight lens damaged

o/s/front tyre wearing in center

rear no plate deteriating

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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R242 MFX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 R242 MFX, 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 R242 MFX registered?

R242 MFX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R242 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 MFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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