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R187 BDC

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,908 mi
Last recorded135,908 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 BDC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2014 132,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,206 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 125,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 120,967 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 120,967 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 116,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 112,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 98,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,483 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 90,483 miles

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

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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R187 BDC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R187 BDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R187 BDC registered?

R187 BDC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R187 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 BDC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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