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R253 OUS

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 OUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 158,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 157,011 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 154,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 149,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,332 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 144,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 139,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,499 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 118,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 109,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,095 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,129 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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R253 OUS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R253 OUS, 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 R253 OUS registered?

R253 OUS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R253 OUS safe to buy?

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