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R349 EOX

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

216,423 mi
Last recorded216,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 EOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 216,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 212,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 209,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 209,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 197,326 miles

advice exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 179,707 miles

Coolant leak bad ()

Pass 20 May 2017 168,551 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 161,956 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 154,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 129,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 125,133 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 125,123 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 115,030 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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R349 EOX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R349 EOX, 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 R349 EOX registered?

R349 EOX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R349 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 EOX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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