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R361 YVP

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 YVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 124,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,449 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,611 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc,is corroded.

offside rear brake disc,is corroded and in very poor condition.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,241 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 104,241 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

avds front registration plate is a bit damage broken dirty

Pass 29 May 2007 88,538 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 88,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,685 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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R361 YVP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R361 YVP, 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 R361 YVP registered?

R361 YVP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R361 YVP safe to buy?

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