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N2 NRF

1997 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,834 mi
Last recorded141,834 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 NRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 141,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust leak

surface rust on all discs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 126,059 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 124,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 114,111 miles

front number plate water marked

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2006 106,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

slight play n/s/f wheelbearing

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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N2 NRF is a 1997 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 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 N2 NRF, 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 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N2 NRF registered?

N2 NRF is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is N2 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 NRF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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