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R349 SER

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,231 mi
Last recorded131,231 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 SER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 131,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,679 miles

ABS warning light illuminates but is very dull

Nearside rear brake flexi pipe outer sleeve deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2009 120,596 miles

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

ABS warning light illuminates but is very dull

Nearside rear brake flexi pipe outer sleeve deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,267 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 98,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 93,633 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 SER is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R349 SER registered?

R349 SER is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R349 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 SER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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