MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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.
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.
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
offside rear flexi brake hose to caliper appears to have been clamped/and is out of shape.
windscreen badly scratched
wipers smearing slightly.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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?
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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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