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R476 PJB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,917 mi
Last recorded99,917 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 PJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 99,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 90,946 miles

INNER O/S DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2010 90,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

INNER O/S DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,993 miles

both sides rear brake discs rusted on surfaces reducing braking area - attention needed

offside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread central tread depth at 1.94mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play n/s rack

slight play o/s rack

Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play o/s rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,641 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,545 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

breather hose fouling on valve and wearing through hose

Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,436 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,917 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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R476 PJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver 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 R476 PJB, 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 R476 PJB registered?

R476 PJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R476 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 PJB 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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