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R481 OJB

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 113,545 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 113,545 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 103,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 87,428 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,356 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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R481 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red 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 R481 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.

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What year was R481 OJB registered?

R481 OJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R481 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 OJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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