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R202 YLH

1998 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 YLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,770 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres are worn close to wear bars

Rear Tyres have slight cracking in tread and outer sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyres are worn close to wear bars

Rear Tyres have slight cracking in tread and outer sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,288 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,040 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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R202 YLH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R202 YLH, 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 R202 YLH registered?

R202 YLH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R202 YLH safe to buy?

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