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R171 VAM

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,083 mi
Last recorded95,083 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 VAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,042 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 65,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R171 VAM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R171 VAM, 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 R171 VAM registered?

R171 VAM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R171 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 VAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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