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R156 NRW

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,751 mi
Last recorded177,751 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 NRW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 177,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 177,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 162,785 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 162,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 151,530 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 134,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & near side rear tyres on limit

brake discs poor all round,front pads 2000 rear pads good

coolant leaking

slight damage to front number plate

water in off side front head light unit

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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R156 NRW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black 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 R156 NRW, 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 R156 NRW registered?

R156 NRW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R156 NRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 NRW 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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