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R470 FGY

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,929 mi
Last recorded193,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 FGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 193,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 193,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 182,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 182,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 170,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,529 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 158,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 132,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 95,268 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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R470 FGY 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 75%.

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 R470 FGY, 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

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What year was R470 FGY registered?

R470 FGY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R470 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 FGY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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