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R322 YUD

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,198 mi
Last recorded217,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 YUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 217,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 217,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 193,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 180,607 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 180,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 167,029 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 167,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 150,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 141,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o\s handrake restricted movement

Fail 30 Dec 2009 141,790 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o\s handrake restricted movement

Pass 2 Feb 2009 130,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 121,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YUD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R322 YUD, 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 YUD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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