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R530 TAC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 TAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,800 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,800 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 123,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 123,431 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,821 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 115,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R530 TAC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R530 TAC, 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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R530 TAC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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