MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s wing mirror been rapaired with tape
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s wing mirror been rapaired with tape
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s& o/s rear tyres near limit,exhaust weak.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
air bag warning lamp staying on
alt belt splitting
exhaust heat shield loose
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 YWB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R251 YWB, 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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R251 YWB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R251 YWB safe to buy?
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