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R182 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 104,028 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 104,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,279 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,922 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,258 miles

front wipers are getting smeary

both front indicator bulbs are turnig white(should be amber)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 1,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 3,683 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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R182 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R182 SLD, 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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R182 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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