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R480 NTS

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 NTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,183 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 129,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 125,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 118,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 113,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 110,589 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 110,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 103,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 98,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 98,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,995 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 82,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 14 Feb 2006 70,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NTS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NTS, 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 R480 NTS?

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What year was R480 NTS registered?

R480 NTS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R480 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 NTS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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