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R245 KFH

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,788 mi
Last recorded102,788 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 KFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,781 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,923 miles

both brake pipes to rear calipers corroded

both front and both rear brake discs corroded and worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses ferrule ends corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 94,221 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2008 94,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 85,843 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,273 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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R245 KFH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R245 KFH, 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 R245 KFH registered?

R245 KFH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R245 KFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 KFH shows 9 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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