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R435 OEB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 OEB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 155,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 155,919 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 146,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 140,767 miles

damage to n/s sill

n/s/r tyre tyre tread on 2mm and has nail in tread

slight leak from n/s/f pas pipe

slight leak from o/s/f shocker

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends

Fail 14 Jul 2009 140,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s sill

n/s/r tyre tyre tread on 2mm and has nail in tread

slight leak from n/s/f pas pipe

slight leak from o/s/f shocker

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends

some corrosion on outer face of o/s/r disc

Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,921 miles

crack in o/s head lamp not yet affecting beam image

slight misting on n/s/f shocker

some corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

some corrosion on outer faces of both rear brake discs

some wear in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2008 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in o/s head lamp not yet affecting beam image

slight misting on n/s/f shocker

some corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

some corrosion on outer faces of both rear brake discs

some wear in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 31 May 2007 118,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 118,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 104,267 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 104,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear brake discs rusty

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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R435 OEB 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 54.5%.

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 R435 OEB, 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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R435 OEB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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