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M12 DML

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,276 mi
Last recorded187,276 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 187,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 167,221 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 167,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 147,753 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 128,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 89,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,472 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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M12 DML is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M12 DML, 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 M12 DML registered?

M12 DML is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M12 DML safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 DML shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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