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R402 DWY

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 85,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,232 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 76,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 66,753 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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R402 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R402 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 R402 DWY registered?

R402 DWY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R402 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 DWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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