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R29 NEL

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,471 mi
Last recorded104,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,471 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,911 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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R29 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R29 NEL registered?

R29 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R29 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 NEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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