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R52 NEL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,692 mi
Last recorded119,692 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2009 119,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 99,745 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,725 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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R52 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R52 NEL, 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 R52 NEL registered?

R52 NEL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R52 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 NEL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R52 NEL have outstanding finance?

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