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R54 ERW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,743 mi
Last recorded100,743 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 ERW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,743 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,906 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,758 miles

front wiper blads in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,181 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 84,181 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near and off side front brale discs are badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,078 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 76,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 53,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 53,656 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R54 ERW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R54 ERW, 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

How do I check the history of R54 ERW?

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What year was R54 ERW registered?

R54 ERW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R54 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 ERW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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