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R230 YLH

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,693 mi
Last recorded130,693 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 YLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 130,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,316 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 94,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,462 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 84,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005

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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R230 YLH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R230 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 R230 YLH registered?

R230 YLH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R230 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 YLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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