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R321 URB

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,532 miles

Offside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 68,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,126 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 68,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 59,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,989 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,837 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 URB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 URB, 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 R321 URB registered?

R321 URB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R321 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 URB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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