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R513 EOU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,018 mi
Last recorded193,018 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 EOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 193,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 193,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 185,883 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 185,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 178,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 178,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 168,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 158,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 158,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 146,047 miles

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

air bag light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 134,846 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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R513 EOU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 R513 EOU, 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 R513 EOU registered?

R513 EOU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R513 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 EOU 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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