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R426 FCG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,423 mi
Last recorded125,423 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 FCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 125,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 120,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,979 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear.

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,979 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear.

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 72,236 miles

front suspension lower arms mounting bushes are perished

oil level is just above the min mark

rear tyres are wearing on the edges are the tyre pressures low

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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R426 FCG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R426 FCG, 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 R426 FCG registered?

R426 FCG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R426 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 FCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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