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R547 TST

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 TST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,901 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 75,189 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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R547 TST is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R547 TST, 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 R547 TST registered?

R547 TST is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R547 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 TST shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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