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R430 EGV

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 EGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,044 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,044 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 62,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,370 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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R430 EGV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R430 EGV, 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 R430 EGV registered?

R430 EGV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R430 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 EGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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