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R447 SES

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,065 mi
Last recorded164,065 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 SES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 164,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 157,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 157,745 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 150,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 141,235 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 141,234 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 135,142 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 135,142 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,177 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 96,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 72,953 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)

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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R447 SES is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R447 SES, 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 R447 SES registered?

R447 SES is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R447 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 SES shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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