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TNT 23

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 23
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,370 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 105,423 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 103,895 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,176 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 102,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,645 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,923 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,713 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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TNT 23 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TNT 23, 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 TNT 23 registered?

TNT 23 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is TNT 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNT 23 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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