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R198 YOO

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,992 mi
Last recorded139,992 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 YOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 139,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 131,504 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 131,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,896 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 111,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,770 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,439 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 YOO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

R198 YOO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R198 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 YOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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