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R398 XJO

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,701 mi
Last recorded199,701 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 199,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 184,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 169,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 169,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 158,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,576 miles

nsf and osf wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 135,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 135,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Near side head light cracked but not affecting beam aim, or out put

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 90,647 miles

crack in ns head lamp glass

o s front indicator unit has moisture in it

slight play in o s f wheel bearing

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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R398 XJO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R398 XJO, 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 R398 XJO registered?

R398 XJO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R398 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 XJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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