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M14 RTF

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 RTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

water leaking from engine

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,367 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread cracking outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,041 miles

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

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

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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M14 RTF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M14 RTF, 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 M14 RTF registered?

M14 RTF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is M14 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 RTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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