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R362 FNA

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 FNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,126 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

middle exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Nov 2013 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

middle exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,818 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT AND RESTING ON SYSTEM

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CONSIDERABLY RUSTED

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Fail 29 Nov 2012 107,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT AND RESTING ON SYSTEM

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CONSIDERABLY RUSTED

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Pass 19 Nov 2011 104,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 101,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,120 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2007 84,686 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,811 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 82,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R362 FNA 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 72.7%.

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 R362 FNA, 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 R362 FNA registered?

R362 FNA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R362 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 FNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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