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R449 CUM

1998 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,347 mi
Last recorded110,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 CUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 110,347 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 85,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 75,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,193 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 74,193 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,769 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

small cut offside rear tyre

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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R449 CUM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R449 CUM, 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 R449 CUM registered?

R449 CUM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R449 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 CUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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