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R198 MDU

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,813 mi
Last recorded179,813 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 MDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 179,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 172,193 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 161,268 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 155,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 155,832 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 148,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 138,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 129,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 119,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 112,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 98,493 miles

stone chip in window screen

Pass 21 Jul 2005 84,670 miles

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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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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