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R47 NEL

1998 Audi A3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,438 mi
Last recorded178,438 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 NEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2022 178,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 177,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 176,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 173,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 168,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 165,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 158,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 146,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 136,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 124,463 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 93,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,621 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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R47 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R47 NEL, 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 R47 NEL registered?

R47 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R47 NEL safe to buy?

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