MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor marks to windscreen
slight wear to o/s end of steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres on wear bars
rear tyres have irregular wear
segment of high level brake light inop
slight movement in o/s steering rack
REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSHES
UNEVEN WEAR REAR TYRES
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R557 DKP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R557 DKP, 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 R557 DKP registered?
R557 DKP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R557 DKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R557 DKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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