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R460 MUD

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 MUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 6 May 2008 72,438 miles

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

nearside rear tyre was flat [may have puncture]

Fail 6 May 2008 72,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre was flat [may have puncture]

Pass 14 May 2007 69,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 69,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres showing wear and have several minor cuts in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,477 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres perishing in tread

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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R460 MUD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R460 MUD, 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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R460 MUD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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