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R440 EGV

1998 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,545 mi
Last recorded176,545 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 176,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 176,545 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 167,916 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 167,916 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 160,084 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

offside rear tyre has deep cracking & perishing on inner tread edge

Pass 2 May 2013 153,886 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 144,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,481 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 136,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 128,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 121,475 miles

o/s headlamp loose

o/s/r brake hose ferrul corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 116,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 101,027 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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R440 EGV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R440 EGV, 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 R440 EGV registered?

R440 EGV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R440 EGV safe to buy?

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