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R26 KVV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,456 mi
Last recorded178,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 KVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 178,456 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bodywork slightly damaged

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 8 Jan 2018 173,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 171,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 167,685 miles

centre exhaust bracket weld has come away.

damage inside the swept area less than 40mm.

exhaust has a minor leak (back box)

front brake discs worn but not weakened.

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f strut top mount has slight movement.

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre has minor age cracking.

slight play at o/s/f wheel.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 167,658 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust bracket weld has come away.

damage inside the swept area less than 40mm.

exhaust has a minor leak (back box)

front brake discs worn but not weakened.

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f strut top mount has slight movement.

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre has minor age cracking.

slight play at o/s/f wheel.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 164,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 154,866 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY KINKED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,846 miles

offside rear flexi brake hose to caliper appears to have been clamped/and is out of shape.

windscreen badly scratched

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 145,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

offside rear flexi brake hose to caliper appears to have been clamped/and is out of shape.

windscreen badly scratched

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 127,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 127,233 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,124 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,348 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R26 KVV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R26 KVV, 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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R26 KVV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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