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R246 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,985 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Top mount worn

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

Offside Front Top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount Play.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Top Mount Play.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,674 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 62,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 53,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 48,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,806 miles

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 40,428 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 37,550 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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R246 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R246 SLD registered?

R246 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R246 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 SLD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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