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R393 OYS

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,835 mi
Last recorded172,835 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 OYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 172,835 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER SILL N/S

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 172,831 miles

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

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

CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER SILL N/S

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 161,262 miles

corrosion forming to rear discs.

corrosion to n/s/f sill panel outside 30 cm of any mounts.

damage to front subframe.

fuel tank strap broken but still secure.

n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.

screw in n/s/r tyre (not repairable).

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 161,183 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming to rear discs.

corrosion to n/s/f sill panel outside 30 cm of any mounts.

damage to front subframe.

fuel tank strap broken but still secure.

n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.

screw in n/s/r tyre (not repairable).

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 144,448 miles

corrosion forming to n/s outer sill panel

front wiper blades slightly smearing

fuel tank straps rusty

slight damage to o/s/r bodywork

stone chip to windscreen

tyre tread depths both front new both rear 5mm 195/65r15v .

Fail 31 Jul 2009 144,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

airbag warning light on

both front door outer trims loose

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near limit of 1.6 mm

corrosion forming to n/s outer sill panel

front wiper blades slightly smearing

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/f indicator slightly faded

o/s diped headlamp dull but still has visable pattern

slight damage to o/s/r bodywork

slight play o/s/f trackrod end

stone chip to windscreen

tyre tread depths both front 2mm both rear 5mm 195/65r15v

Pass 16 Sep 2008

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front door lower trims loose

corrosion forming to n/s/f of sill pannel

n/s/f indicator showing some white light

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 7mm 195/65r15v

Pass 10 Sep 2007 110,364 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 110,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 213,154 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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R393 OYS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R393 OYS, 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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R393 OYS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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