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R358 TRB

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,352 mi
Last recorded152,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 TRB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 152,352 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 152,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 147,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 147,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRont brake discs worn/Lipped

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 143,280 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRont brake discs worn/Lipped

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 132,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 126,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 117,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,027 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 2-3MM N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,919 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 TRB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TRB, 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 R358 TRB registered?

R358 TRB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R358 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 TRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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