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R456 NGN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,088 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE ON FAST IDLE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,633 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,547 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 82,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,120 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS AND TREAD

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS AND TREAD

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,455 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on outter wall...

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,455 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)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked on outter wall...

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,258 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,258 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top steering mount slight movement up and down.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,237 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate started deteriorating.

oil leak from enging and/or gearbox.

slight play on the steering colmun joint.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,160 miles

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

front number plate started deteriorating.

oil leak from enging and/or gearbox.

slight play on the steering colmun joint.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,488 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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R456 NGN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R456 NGN, 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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R456 NGN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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