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R418 FUD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,489 mi
Last recorded169,489 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 FUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 169,489 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 169,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,845 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2015 160,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 148,027 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 148,027 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 137,835 miles

front lower arm bushs starting to perrish

oil leak

wipers slightly semaring

Fail 19 Jul 2013 137,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front lower arm bushs starting to perrish

oil leak

wipers slightly semaring

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,687 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 106,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,486 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,486 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 60,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R418 FUD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R418 FUD, 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 R418 FUD registered?

R418 FUD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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