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R354 HGN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 HGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,779 miles

3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,779 miles

3 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,977 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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R354 HGN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R354 HGN, 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 R354 HGN registered?

R354 HGN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R354 HGN safe to buy?

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