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R250 SRH

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,633 mi
Last recorded158,633 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 SRH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 158,633 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes splitting slightly.

Pass 23 May 2013 150,328 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 141,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 141,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 135,407 miles

exhaust catalyst blowing slightly.

Pass 25 May 2010 127,569 miles

exhaust heavily coroded and blowing slightly.

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly.

rear brake discs coroding.

Fail 20 May 2010 127,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust heavily coroded and blowing slightly.

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly.

rear brake discs coroding.

Pass 27 May 2009 120,478 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 111,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 111,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 98,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 98,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 86,740 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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R250 SRH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R250 SRH, 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 R250 SRH registered?

R250 SRH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R250 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 SRH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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