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N20 PHF

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 PHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jun 2009 107,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accidend damage repair off side front

front brakes unbalanced 12% max imbalance = 25%

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 93,413 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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N20 PHF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc 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 N20 PHF, 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 N20 PHF registered?

N20 PHF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is N20 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 PHF 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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