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R185 YUD

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,899 mi
Last recorded167,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 167,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel tight to turn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 167,899 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 155,694 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vacuum leak from engine breather pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 146,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 139,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 127,584 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YUD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

R185 YUD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R185 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 YUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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