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R249 LTL

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,786 mi
Last recorded237,786 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LTL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 237,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011

wishbone bushes worn will require attension

Pass 27 Sep 2010 215,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 205,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 194,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 194,034 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 183,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 173,842 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 173,842 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 169,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R249 LTL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R249 LTL, 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 R249 LTL registered?

R249 LTL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R249 LTL safe to buy?

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