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R331 OHR

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 OHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various, swollen and damp (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 2010 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre edgeware, smooth second layer rubber

nearside rear tyre low and perished 2010

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 139,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various, swollen and damp (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 2010 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre edgeware, smooth second layer rubber

nearside rear tyre low and perished 2010

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2015 132,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery insecure

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 129,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,422 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Fail 23 Mar 2013 127,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2012 124,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 124,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,640 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 109,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,569 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 103,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 100,489 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 100,489 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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R331 OHR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R331 OHR, 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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R331 OHR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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