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R288 CUM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 CUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 140,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 139,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 111,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 96,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords or ply.

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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R288 CUM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R288 CUM?

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What year was R288 CUM registered?

R288 CUM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R288 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 CUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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