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R454 ERW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 ERW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 144,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,575 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 135,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 130,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 123,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 113,124 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2007
Pass 16 Jul 2005 73,410 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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R454 ERW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R454 ERW, 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

How do I check the history of R454 ERW?

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What year was R454 ERW registered?

R454 ERW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R454 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 ERW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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