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R182 XOV

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 XOV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 113,072 miles

air bag light on

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 May 2007 113,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 May 2006 106,279 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 106,729 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front and rear brake discs getting worn

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 XOV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R182 XOV, 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 R182 XOV registered?

R182 XOV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R182 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 XOV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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