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R102 SWN

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 84,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,787 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,754 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,101 miles

offside and nearside front tyre walls deterioating.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyre walls deterioating.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats o/s n/s rear

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R102 SWN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R102 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R102 SWN?

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What year was R102 SWN registered?

R102 SWN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R102 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 SWN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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