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R358 OJB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 109,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 104,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

front lower suspension arms worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 104,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front lower suspension arms worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 100,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,750 miles

air bag light ?

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,707 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,070 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,479 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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R358 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R358 OJB, 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 R358 OJB registered?

R358 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R358 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 OJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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