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R53 DOS

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 DOS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 44,342 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,693 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,628 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,626 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,451 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,450 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 29,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,623 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,639 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,639 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,445 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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R53 DOS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R53 DOS, 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 R53 DOS registered?

R53 DOS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R53 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 DOS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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