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R441 AKP

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 AKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,667 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R441 AKP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R441 AKP, 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 R441 AKP registered?

R441 AKP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R441 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 AKP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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