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R420 HDG

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,257 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,773 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 73,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,581 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 66,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R420 HDG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R420 HDG, 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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R420 HDG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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