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R388 HWV

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 HWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,664 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 109,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 109,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 92,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,013 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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R388 HWV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R388 HWV, 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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R388 HWV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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