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R264 RDM

1998 Audi A3

Pink Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,337 mi
Last recorded111,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 RDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,337 miles

Air bag light is on.

Different size tyres front to back. 225/45/17 rear, 215/45/17 front.

Front seat belt stalks are in poor condition.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 111,337 miles

Air bag light is on.

Different size tyres front to back. 225/45/17 rear, 215/45/17 front.

Front seat belt stalks are in poor condition.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 111,336 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air bag light is on.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front seat belt stalks are in poor condition.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,511 miles

N/s mirror not fitted.

O/s front seat belt catch cover is missing.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Oil filter is rusty.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 108,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/s mirror not fitted.

O/s front seat belt catch cover is missing.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Oil filter is rusty.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,905 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,014 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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R264 RDM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Pink with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R264 RDM, 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 R264 RDM registered?

R264 RDM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R264 RDM safe to buy?

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