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R557 DKP

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,956 mi
Last recorded175,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 DKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 175,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 161,640 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 161,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 151,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 138,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 138,512 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 126,077 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 125,885 miles

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.

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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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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