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R327 DRT

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 DRT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,311 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 111,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly cracked/deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 95,911 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 95,911 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but system secure

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but not down to the cords

Pass 29 Dec 2010 87,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,660 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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R327 DRT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R327 DRT, 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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R327 DRT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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