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R233 HDV

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,162 mi
Last recorded134,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 134,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust to manifold bolt broken

Fail 30 Nov 2010 134,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 101,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 109,838 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 109,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2005 101,752 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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R233 HDV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 R233 HDV, 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 R233 HDV registered?

R233 HDV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R233 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 HDV 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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