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R271 FBD

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,407 mi
Last recorded130,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,590 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front reg plate shattered

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2.mm and edge wear

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

front reg plate shattered

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2.mm and edge wear

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,641 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 111,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,233 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2012 102,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,898 miles

front disc pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc pitted

Pass 20 May 2009 88,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2009 88,172 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight lift in O.S.F upper strut mounting attachment.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,853 miles

handbrake efficiency near limit

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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R271 FBD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R271 FBD, 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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R271 FBD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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