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R434 FCG

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 FCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,808 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 120,800 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,753 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 114,530 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 105,201 miles

one part of centre brake light out

slight oil leak

front brake pads wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 96,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 96,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,705 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 91,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 81,532 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 81,532 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,444 miles

airbag light staying on.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 76,442 miles

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.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,409 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 66,979 miles

both front wiper rubbers splitting.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 59,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 59,263 miles

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?

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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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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