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R252 FDX

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,013 mi
Last recorded211,013 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 211,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs sensor has been fouling on tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2016 210,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

ALL ROAD SPRINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Sep 2015 205,214 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 2 Sep 2015 205,214 miles

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

water leak on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2014 197,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 186,799 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken (exhaust secure)

Front number plate cracked + rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Minor oil leak around sump area

N/S/R Tyre feathering on inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2013 186,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust mount broken (exhaust secure)

Front number plate cracked + rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Minor oil leak around sump area

N/S/R Tyre feathering on inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 178,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 178,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 167,760 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 154,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 150,036 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,036 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 7 May 2008 143,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 130,791 miles

A. Off-side front tyre thin on inner edge. †B. Rear number plate becoming difficult to read. †C. Some elements of high level stop lamp missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 130,791 miles

A. Off-side front tyre thin on inner edge. †B. Rear number plate becoming difficult to read. †C. Some elements of high level stop lamp missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 116,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 116,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R252 FDX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R252 FDX, 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 R252 FDX registered?

R252 FDX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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