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R483 NGN

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 148,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 148,109 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,505 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Nov 2009 138,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 134,003 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 134,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 122,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 104,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 101,079 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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R483 NGN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R483 NGN, 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 R483 NGN registered?

R483 NGN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R483 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 NGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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