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R479 OJB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,246 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,244 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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R479 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R479 OJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R479 OJB registered?

R479 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R479 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 OJB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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