MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear tyres worn inner edges
rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight oil leak from engine
stone chip in window screen
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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R198 MDU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R198 MDU, 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 R198 MDU registered?
R198 MDU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R198 MDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 MDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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