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R2 PTS

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 134,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,718 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,718 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,729 miles

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

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

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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R2 PTS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R2 PTS, 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 R2 PTS registered?

R2 PTS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R2 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 PTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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