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R477 OHY

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,541 mi
Last recorded140,541 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 OHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,541 miles

bottom arm bushers worn

front brake hoses pershed

rear disc corroded

slight play in rack arms

Pass 23 Aug 2010 133,534 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 133,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 115,795 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 115,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2007 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

abs light intermittantly illuminates after road test went out

slight cut to inner sidewall on o/s/r

Pass 19 Aug 2006 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R477 OHY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R477 OHY, 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 R477 OHY registered?

R477 OHY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R477 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 OHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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