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R248 MFX

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 MFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 143,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 140,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 138,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 138,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2016 136,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,708 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 132,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,016 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 124,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,275 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 119,097 miles

Wipers are slow

Fail 15 Dec 2011 119,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Wipers are slow

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,103 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 116,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 114,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 109,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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R248 MFX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R248 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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R248 MFX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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