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R510 NGO

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 NGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,850 miles

Airbag light stays on

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 85,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice offside front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,660 miles

Airbag light stays on

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light stays on

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Fail 20 Jun 2007 70,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split on the edges

Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,089 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 57,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R510 NGO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 NGO, 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 R510 NGO registered?

R510 NGO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R510 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 NGO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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