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R405 FEV

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 FEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,017 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 138,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 133,004 miles

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Jan 2013 132,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,471 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 128,468 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to complete emissions test due to possible engine damage occuring.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 124,447 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 118,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 104,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R405 FEV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R405 FEV, 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 R405 FEV registered?

R405 FEV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R405 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 FEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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