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R432 HJV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 HJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,023 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,023 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 95,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 94,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 92,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 87,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 86,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,657 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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R432 HJV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R432 HJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R432 HJV registered?

R432 HJV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R432 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 HJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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