MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R Service and park brake require much more effort to get readings.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front bumper damaged
Oil leak (Unable to locate)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front bumper damaged
Oil leak (Unable to locate)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
the coolant leek and oil leek need to be checked as excessive
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
the coolant leek and oil leek need to be checked as excessive
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside 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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside 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)
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R405 TGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?
R405 TGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R405 TGF safe to buy?
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