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A3 TVV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 135,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,555 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 129,555 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 119,236 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 119,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 96,765 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 TVV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVV, 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 A3 TVV registered?

A3 TVV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A3 TVV safe to buy?

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