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R27 NEL

1998 Audi A3

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 NEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside offside front brake disc slight worn

nearside offside reardisc slight worn

offside headlamp not in clean condition not affecting light output or image

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R27 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R27 NEL, 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 R27 NEL registered?

R27 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R27 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 NEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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