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R414 BLC

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,149 mi
Last recorded177,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 BLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 177,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 164,818 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 164,812 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 148,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 138,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 138,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 136,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 126,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 114,876 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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R414 BLC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R414 BLC, 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 R414 BLC registered?

R414 BLC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R414 BLC safe to buy?

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