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R399 OKH

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,304 mi
Last recorded150,304 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 OKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 150,304 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 150,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 141,832 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 135,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,833 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,759 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,874 miles

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

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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R399 OKH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R399 OKH, 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 R399 OKH registered?

R399 OKH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R399 OKH safe to buy?

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