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R225 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

275,266 mi
Last recorded275,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 275,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front wing.

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

nearside door mirror cracked.mirror surround damaged.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 275,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front wing.

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

front wiper blades noisy & juddering on screen.

nearside door mirror cracked.mirror surround damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2008 261,129 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front number plate cracked but secure

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole in offside front sidelight not effecting pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2008 261,129 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front number plate cracked but secure

Nearside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole in offside front sidelight not effecting pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2007 241,911 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 241,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor play in steering rack(offside).

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 14 Jul 2006 225,485 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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R225 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R225 SLD, 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 R225 SLD registered?

R225 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R225 SLD safe to buy?

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