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L5 RWL

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2010 141,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp incomplete

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,316 miles

centre stop lamp incomplete

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,322 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 109,322 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,807 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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L5 RWL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L5 RWL, 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 L5 RWL registered?

L5 RWL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L5 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 RWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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