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A3 LNU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,165 mi
Last recorded118,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 118,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed valve snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,375 miles

Exhaust leak, emissions not affected

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

Offside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

Offside Front tyre cracking due to age. No cords or ply exposed

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,495 miles

both front and nsr tyres cracking slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low and both front discs corroded

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

both front and nsr tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracked and perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 107,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,808 miles

Centre exhaust , mounting bracket clamp corroded away but still adaquatly supported

Cuts and cracks in both rear tyres but not exposing cords

Engine oil leak from the rear of the engine rocker cover

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front strut top mount/bearing is noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 100,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust middle section corroded but not blowing

nsr tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,527 miles

Ignition switch faulty?

N/S outer CV boot clip adrift?

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,438 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 LNU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LNU, 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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A3 LNU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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