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A3 AUX

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 136,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 130,318 miles

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

Oil leak

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

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre/ wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,308 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre slices in sidewall not to cords

o/s/f inner cv boot loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,886 miles

both front brake flex hoses small cuts from brackets welded on struts not split to cords only advice

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f inner cv boot clip abit lose

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,228 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,228 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight grease leak from o/s inner drive shaft

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,201 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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A3 AUX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A3 AUX, 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

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What year was A3 AUX registered?

A3 AUX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is A3 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AUX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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