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R412 KKO

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,706 mi
Last recorded169,706 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 169,706 miles

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 31 Oct 2012 158,654 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 158,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 145,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 145,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 135,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 99,600 miles

0/S/R DISC BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE MOUNTING DAMAGED [EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT INSECURE ]

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,663 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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R412 KKO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R412 KKO, 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 R412 KKO registered?

R412 KKO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R412 KKO safe to buy?

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