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A16 CLR

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Just before fuel tank brake pipe protective coating swelled

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Just before fuel tank brake pipe protective coating swelled

Rear Axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not secured by all fixings but not insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,392 miles

Front Front lower wishbones corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,275 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,343 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,484 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,189 miles

nearside front brake reading fluctuating slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake reading fluctuating slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,601 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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A16 CLR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A16 CLR, 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 A16 CLR registered?

A16 CLR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is A16 CLR safe to buy?

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