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R434 RST

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,833 mi
Last recorded169,833 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 RST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 169,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 161,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 151,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 145,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,515 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 142,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R434 RST is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 R434 RST, 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 R434 RST registered?

R434 RST is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R434 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 RST 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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