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R534 DKO

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,604 mi
Last recorded143,604 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 DKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,604 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 140,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 140,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,479 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 123,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,000 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 113,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 100,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,232 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,786 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 81,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R534 DKO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R534 DKO, 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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R534 DKO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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