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R415 URM

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,670 mi
Last recorded173,670 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 URM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 173,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 173,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2010 166,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2010 166,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 161,666 miles

front reg has slight damage,slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2009 161,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front reg has slight damage,slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 155,356 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 155,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 150,574 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 140,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 128,975 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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R415 URM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R415 URM, 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 R415 URM registered?

R415 URM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R415 URM safe to buy?

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