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R390 NTV

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 NTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2009 116,825 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 97,917 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 89,439 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R390 NTV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R390 NTV, 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 R390 NTV registered?

R390 NTV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R390 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 NTV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R390 NTV have outstanding finance?

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