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R348 DWY

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 84,432 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,537 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,473 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak from engine

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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R348 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R348 DWY, 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 R348 DWY registered?

R348 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R348 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 DWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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