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R437 LFH

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,109 mi
Last recorded166,109 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 LFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 166,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

both rear (sports type) tyres on legal limit on edges and has slightly perished sidewalls

both sills slightly damaged

chip in windscreen

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

several l.e.ds inoperative in centre stop light

smaller wiper blades fitted to comply with sunstrip regulations

Pass 27 Sep 2010 148,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air con pipe leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,507 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air con pipe leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,129 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside front wishbone back bush slightly perished and has slight play

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 22 Sep 2008 120,989 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,877 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 105,877 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 100,221 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 100,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R437 LFH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R437 LFH, 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 R437 LFH registered?

R437 LFH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R437 LFH safe to buy?

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