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R143 TLB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 TLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 140,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,502 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 118,141 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mountings & clamps rusty

o/s/rear metal brake pipe hose to body corroded

rear brake discs & pads

rear screen wash inop

Pass 8 Oct 2007 105,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,976 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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R143 TLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R143 TLB, 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

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What year was R143 TLB registered?

R143 TLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R143 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 TLB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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