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R213 KPF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 KPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,380 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 111,188 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight damage to nearside front bumper but not causing sharpe edges

unable to fully inspect dueto covers and shields

Pass 13 May 2014 110,506 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 May 2013 109,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

n/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 107,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2009 106,979 miles

front number plate damaged

wheel nut covers and undershields fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,056 miles

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

ns front flasher lens crecked and ns rear flasher lens crecked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,087 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 105,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,074 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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R213 KPF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R213 KPF, 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 R213 KPF registered?

R213 KPF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R213 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 KPF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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