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R313 ERP

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 ERP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front disc pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 104,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 98,512 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,835 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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R313 ERP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R313 ERP, 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 R313 ERP?

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What year was R313 ERP registered?

R313 ERP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R313 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 ERP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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