MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,707 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
free play in steering rack
oil leaks
suspension noisy
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres wearing on edges and getting low on tread
oil leaks
all brake discs rusty and worn badly
lowering springs fitted
oil leaks
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all brake discs rusty and worn badly
lowering springs fitted
oil leaks
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
rear metal brake pipes rusty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
rear reg plate poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear plate poor condition
front roll bar bushes slightly worn
n/s wishbone rear bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R288 ARD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 R288 ARD, 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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How do I check the history of R288 ARD?
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What year was R288 ARD registered?
R288 ARD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R288 ARD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 ARD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R288 ARD have outstanding finance?
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