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R463 STA

1998 Audi A3

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 STA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 71,604 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 71,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,652 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,137 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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R463 STA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R463 STA, 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 R463 STA registered?

R463 STA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R463 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 STA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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