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R428 ENC

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,693 mi
Last recorded70,693 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 ENC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,693 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 70,693 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,913 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,701 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 59,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,040 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,040 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 48,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,803 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 46,236 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 44,252 miles

both front tyres and rear tyres slight cracks on outer wall and tread surface area

Fail 19 May 2008 44,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres and rear tyres slight cracks on outer wall and tread surface area

Pass 18 May 2007 42,836 miles

Both N/S/F and N/S/R tyres show signs of age deterioration

Pass 26 May 2006 41,430 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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R428 ENC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R428 ENC, 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 R428 ENC registered?

R428 ENC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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