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R552 TRD

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,952 mi
Last recorded117,952 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 TRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 117,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 117,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,920 miles

Offside rear brake binding on slightly after use

Unable to fully assess rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,201 miles

Front brake pads appear over 50% worn

Front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,907 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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R552 TRD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R552 TRD, 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 R552 TRD registered?

R552 TRD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R552 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 TRD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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