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R45 EBA

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 150,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 150,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 145,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 145,959 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 141,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 141,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 137,107 miles

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 19 Nov 2008 129,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 129,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 119,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 113,152 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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R45 EBA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R45 EBA, 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 R45 EBA registered?

R45 EBA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R45 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 EBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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