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R448 YWL

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 YWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,190 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,348 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,338 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,058 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,972 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR HAS CONDENSATION IN IT

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 69,619 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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R448 YWL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R448 YWL, 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 R448 YWL registered?

R448 YWL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R448 YWL safe to buy?

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