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R270 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 121,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 116,604 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn/nobbley tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 60,202 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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R270 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R270 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.

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What year was R270 SLD registered?

R270 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R270 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 SLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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