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R282 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,233 mi
Last recorded128,233 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,233 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 113,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp corroded allowing system to move (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on union with hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 109,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 109,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,317 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,990 miles

offside front tyre side wall worn and starting to crack

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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R282 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R282 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 R282 SLD registered?

R282 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R282 SLD safe to buy?

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