MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT DASH.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.
SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE AT L/H HEADLIGHT.
SOME PARTS OF CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ONE EXHAUST CLAMP AT CENTRE SECTION CORRODED.
R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R148 VWN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R148 VWN, 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 R148 VWN registered?
R148 VWN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R148 VWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R148 VWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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