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R322 SWR

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,700 mi
Last recorded111,700 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 SWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on the edge

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres close to markers

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake flouid low

front no. plate craked

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,728 miles

offside front track rod end gatter split

offside inner cv boot split

oil leack

Pass 19 May 2011 86,053 miles

nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 19 May 2011 86,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 24 May 2010 80,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

rear axle bushes cracked and perished

rear pads low

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 24 May 2010 80,175 miles

front discs worn

rear axle bushes cracked and perished

rear pads low

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 22 May 2009 76,384 miles

battery inscure

near side front tyre coming up to wear markers

off side track rod end rubber split

slight damage to off side rear wheel rim outer edge

Fail 22 May 2009 76,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery inscure

near side front tyre coming up to wear markers

off side track rod end rubber split

slight damage to off side rear wheel rim outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,236 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 105,406 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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R322 SWR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver 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 R322 SWR, 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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R322 SWR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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