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R379 DWY

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,152 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,685 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 76,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 68,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,852 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,852 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,476 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 52,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,999 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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R379 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R379 DWY, 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 R379 DWY registered?

R379 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R379 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 DWY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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