MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s head light cracked
o/s/f track rod end has slight play
rear exhaust bracket broken
Airbag light staying on.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs worn.
Slight play in both front antirollbar inner D bushes.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Airbag light staying on.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs worn.
Slight play in both front antirollbar inner D bushes.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Airbag warning light on
Both front brake discs and pads worn
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Airbag warning light on
Both front brake discs and pads worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre has been run flat
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 SWR 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 54.5%.
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 R296 SWR, 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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R296 SWR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R296 SWR safe to buy?
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