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R480 CVF

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 CVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,272 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,507 miles

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

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,346 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,393 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,937 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge not to cord

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,647 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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R480 CVF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R480 CVF, 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 R480 CVF registered?

R480 CVF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R480 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 CVF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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