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R344 ULM

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,931 mi
Last recorded148,931 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 ULM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 148,931 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 140,448 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 140,448 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 130,587 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nut missing from exhaust flange

Fail 8 Dec 2008 130,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag warning light on

Nut missing from exhaust flange

Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,960 miles

Airbag warning light on

One of the power steering pipe/hoses insecure at front

Fail 12 Dec 2007 123,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag warning light on

Bad engine misfire

One of the power steering pipe/hoses insecure at front

Strong smell of petrol from exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2006 121,667 miles

center exhaust section rusting

nearside front tyte worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 119,763 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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R344 ULM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R344 ULM, 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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What year was R344 ULM registered?

R344 ULM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R344 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 ULM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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