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R255 TGC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,482 mi
Last recorded183,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 TGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 183,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 178,040 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 172,511 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 172,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Slight tear in nearside rear inner tyre sidewall 225/40/18W

Pass 10 Jun 2010 163,007 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded edges

Oil leak

tyre rub marks on offside front inner wing

Fail 28 May 2010 162,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded edges

tyre rub marks on offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 150,670 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 150,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 143,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 116,853 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R255 TGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R255 TGC, 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 R255 TGC registered?

R255 TGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R255 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 TGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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