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R321 EMX

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,863 mi
Last recorded146,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 EMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 146,863 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 142,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 136,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,562 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 101,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,643 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,701 miles

o/s/f tyorn low inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,325 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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R321 EMX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R321 EMX, 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 R321 EMX?

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What year was R321 EMX registered?

R321 EMX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R321 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 EMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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