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R480 PJM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,554 mi
Last recorded186,554 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 PJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 186,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 186,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Also lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,585 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 168,581 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 161,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 159,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 159,512 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 158,428 miles

Rear brake application uneven

parking brake low effort / cables worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 157,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 157,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 157,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 157,379 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,130 miles

front brake readings flutuating

Pass 14 Dec 2013 156,811 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 156,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2011 155,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 154,511 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 151,436 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 148,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 146,232 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 146,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 130,110 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 130,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R480 PJM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R480 PJM, 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 R480 PJM registered?

R480 PJM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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