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R185 ADP

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 ADP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,075 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,209 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 61,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 47,135 miles

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

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R185 ADP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 R185 ADP, 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 R185 ADP registered?

R185 ADP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R185 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 ADP 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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