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R227 WRA

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 WRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 41,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 37,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,377 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,905 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,587 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 33,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,597 miles

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,674 miles

front suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,859 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 18,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 16,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 15,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,919 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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R227 WRA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R227 WRA, 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 R227 WRA registered?

R227 WRA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R227 WRA safe to buy?

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