MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
one part of centre brake light out
slight oil leak
front brake pads wearing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front bumper not correctly fitted but is secure
slight up and down free play in handbrake lever
BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT
OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT
OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BAFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE SILENCER
BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER D BUSHES WORN BUT NO PLAY YET
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
REAR INNER BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW
SLIGHT PLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BAFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE SILENCER
BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER D BUSHES WORN BUT NO PLAY YET
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHING
REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
REAR INNER BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW
SLIGHT PLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHING AND SPLITTING
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AND PRO-TRUDING SLIGHTLY
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHSES
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
airbag light staying on.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
airbag light staying on.
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
both front wiper rubbers splitting.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust mounting startting to brake
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust mounting starting to brake
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R434 FCG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R434 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.
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R434 FCG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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