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R345 TJU

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,624 mi
Last recorded141,624 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 141,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

coolant light on dash

exhaust heatshields insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,190 miles

front barke discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/front tyre on limit on edge

rear brake disc corroded

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 23 Sep 2010 136,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front barke discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/front tyre on limit on edge

rear brake disc corroded

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2009 134,985 miles

1x hi-level stop light bulbs inop.

Bonett safety catch stiff, requires attention

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Play in McPherson strut top mountings esp. nearside

Rear reg plate deteriorated to limit. (recommend replace)

Slight perrishing- nearside front brake hose

Some brake pads may be wearing low (unable to fully inspect without dismantling)

Verdigris corrosion both sides rear brake pipes (plastic sleeves deteriorated) recommend replace!

Fail 14 Jul 2009 134,985 miles

1x hi-level stop light bulbs inop.

Bonett safety catch stiff, requires attention

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in McPherson strut top mountings esp. nearside

Rear reg plate deteriorated to limit. (recommend replace)

Slight perrishing- nearside front brake hose

Some brake pads may be wearing low (unable to fully inspect without dismantling)

Verdigris corrosion both sides rear brake pipes (plastic sleeves deteriorated) recommend replace!

Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,271 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jul 2008 130,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear reg plate deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 126,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 126,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 118,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 118,635 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise: Rear no plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2005 109,506 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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R345 TJU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R345 TJU, 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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What year was R345 TJU registered?

R345 TJU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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