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R113 OAD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,896 mi
Last recorded156,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 OAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 156,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 153,581 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 150,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 150,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 143,479 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 134,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 103,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 79,338 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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R113 OAD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R113 OAD, 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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What year was R113 OAD registered?

R113 OAD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R113 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 OAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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