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R36 PHG

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 PHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 130,608 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 117,768 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,547 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,727 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 103,594 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 101,390 miles

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

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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R36 PHG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R36 PHG, 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

How do I check the history of R36 PHG?

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What year was R36 PHG registered?

R36 PHG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R36 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 PHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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