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R405 OJB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slow in operation

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,095 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 109,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 102,616 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 99,221 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY PERISHED.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 99,221 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY PERISHED.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,311 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,565 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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R405 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R405 OJB, 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 R405 OJB registered?

R405 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R405 OJB safe to buy?

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