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R556 KKO

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,356 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,137 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 29 Nov 2005 61,136 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)

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WEARING LOW

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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R556 KKO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R556 KKO, 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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How do I check the history of R556 KKO?

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What year was R556 KKO registered?

R556 KKO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R556 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 KKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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