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R253 HPN

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 HPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,099 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x 2 from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Hand Brake performance 18% minimum pass 16%

Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,099 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,911 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,911 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,789 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,091 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,565 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,564 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,413 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,756 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,996 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 53,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,017 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,017 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust mount broken but stil secure

Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 37,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,430 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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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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What year was R253 HPN registered?

R253 HPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R253 HPN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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