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R368 DWY

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,611 mi
Last recorded152,611 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 152,611 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak noted from n/s of engine

f/n/s of bumper and headlamp mountings are damaged

f/n/s of outer sill is corroded and holed

n/s headlamp reflector is poor

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2023 152,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak noted from n/s of engine

f/n/s of bumper and headlamp mountings are damaged

f/n/s of outer sill is corroded and holed

n/s headlamp reflector is poor

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2022 150,687 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket o/s fixings are broken (1 left)

coolant and oil leaks noted

exhaust is rusty esp front section

fuel tank straps are very rusty

gear selection is poor (1st and reverse)

hand brake cable is very rusty

n/s headlamp reflector is poor

n/s of bumper is damaged by headlamp

r/o/s tyre is perished

under side is rusty in places

wipers are poor in operation

Pass 28 May 2021 148,843 miles

both front brake back plates badly corroded

both rear shock top mounting points very rusty

exhaust centre mount bracket has some fixings broken

f/n/s outer sill corroded and holed

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s headlight reflector and pattern poor

rear lower gearbox staberlizer fixing broken

slight wear noted on both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 May 2021 148,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous banjo bolt leaking (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates badly corroded

both rear shock top mounting points very rusty

exhaust centre mount bracket has some fixings broken

f/n/s outer sill corroded and holed

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s headlight reflector and pattern poor

rear lower gearbox staberlizer fixing broken

slight wear noted on both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 May 2021 148,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bolts and support hangers damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting bracket missing Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side rear bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 146,427 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

f/n/s of vehicle is damaged (bumper and lamps)

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm, perished and worn on edges esp inner

front exhaust sections are very rusty

n/s headlamp is damaged and reflector is poor

r/n/s disc is very rusty at outer face

r/n/s foot and hand brake readings are lower than o/s

r/n/s metal brake pipe is very rusty (short) recommend this is replaced

underside of vehicle is generally rusty esp rear

wipers are poor

wipers are poor

Fail 22 Jun 2020 146,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

f/n/s of vehicle is damaged (bumper and lamps)

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm, perished and worn on edges esp inner

front exhaust sections are very rusty

n/s headlamp is damaged and reflector is poor

r/n/s disc is very rusty at outer face

r/n/s foot and hand brake readings are lower than o/s

r/n/s metal brake pipe is very rusty (short) recommend this is replaced

underside of vehicle is generally rusty esp rear

wipers are poor

wipers are poor

Pass 13 May 2019 143,036 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front no plate is broken but secure

Offside Front wind screen has a small chip

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 143,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front no plate is broken but secure

Offside Front wind screen has a small chip

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 138,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 138,276 miles

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 134,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 134,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 133,276 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 133,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 131,976 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,557 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield at centre section slightly loose

n/s/f disc backing plate slightly corroded

o/s/f disc backing plate slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield at centre section slightly loose

n/s/f disc backing plate slightly corroded

o/s/f disc backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,907 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished in tread but no cords showing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,043 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 99,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 89,198 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,892 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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R368 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R368 DWY, 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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R368 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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