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R269 URB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,656 mi
Last recorded89,656 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 URB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped zone a 8mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 72,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm rear bush worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped zone a 8mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 63,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,043 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,507 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 28,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R269 URB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 R269 URB, 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 R269 URB registered?

R269 URB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R269 URB safe to buy?

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