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R543 NBL

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,848 mi
Last recorded44,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,848 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,848 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 38,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,350 miles

slight suspension noise

Fail 8 Jul 2014 27,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight suspension noise

Pass 28 May 2013 18,916 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,981 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f tyre wearing low and has deep cuts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,184 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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R543 NBL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R543 NBL, 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 R543 NBL registered?

R543 NBL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R543 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 NBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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