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R421 GWW

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,910 mi
Last recorded175,910 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 GWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 175,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 171,284 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 171,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 165,540 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 159,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 159,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 153,809 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 153,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 148,916 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 141,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 135,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 135,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 120,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 111,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 102,197 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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R421 GWW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R421 GWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R421 GWW registered?

R421 GWW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R421 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 GWW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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