MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tempary fuel cap fitted
air bag warning lamp is illuminated
auxillary belt is perishing/cracking
both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate
both front tyres are wearing thin on edges
drivers door has "dropped" slightly
front number plate is cracked at 1x fixing but is still secure
nearside front door mirror is slightly loose/wobbly at its pivot point
offside cooling fan squeaks slightly when rotating slowly
rear wiper blade is juddering and smearing
slight oil dampness to top of engine area
slight surface corrosion to offside outer sill area
slight wear/movement within drivers seat runners
temporary type tightenable fuel filler cap is fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air bag warning lamp is illuminated
auxillary belt is perishing/cracking
both front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate
both front tyres are wearing thin on edges
drivers door has "dropped" slightly
front number plate is cracked at 1x fixing but is still secure
nearside front door mirror is slightly loose/wobbly at its pivot point
offside cooling fan squeaks slightly when rotating slowly
rear wiper blade is juddering and smearing
slight oil dampness to top of engine area
slight surface corrosion to offside outer sill area
slight wear/movement within drivers seat runners
temporary type tightenable fuel filler cap is fitted
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
center exhaust mount broken but stil secure
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads wearing
inner edge of r/h rear tyre wearing
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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R253 HPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R253 HPN, 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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R253 HPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1998.
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