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R339 HMW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,203 mi
Last recorded184,203 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 HMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 184,203 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 184,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 164,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 141,273 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front inner rollbar bush worn

Fail 27 Jan 2006 141,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front inner rollbar bush worn

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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R339 HMW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R339 HMW, 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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R339 HMW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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