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R29 MDV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,143 mi
Last recorded167,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 167,143 miles

Exhaust rubber broken in middle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 160,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has small crack at top but not within in drivers view

Pass 10 May 2014 153,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 150,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 29 Feb 2012 144,733 miles

rad is leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 14,473 miles

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

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

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

rad is leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 136,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 136,594 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 133,824 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 124,327 miles

slight bind o/s/f and o/s/r brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,495 miles

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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R29 MDV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R29 MDV, 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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R29 MDV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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