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R304 ORN

1998 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 ORN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,633 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 118,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2012 111,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,702 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 107,702 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,583 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 104,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2009 100,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,362 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 93,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,093 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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R304 ORN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R304 ORN, 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 R304 ORN registered?

R304 ORN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R304 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 ORN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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