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R518 AAT

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 AAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 109,345 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 109,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 105,381 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 105,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 97,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 88,732 miles

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

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

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

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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R518 AAT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R518 AAT, 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 R518 AAT registered?

R518 AAT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R518 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 AAT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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