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R252 XWL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 XWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 125,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 125,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,055 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper blade rubber split

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bonnet catch works but has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,167 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,381 miles

Airbag warning light 'ON.

Interior mirror damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 89,263 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Interior mirror damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 114,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,423 miles

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 XWL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R252 XWL, 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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R252 XWL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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