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A3 UCP

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UCP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 117,196 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 115,680 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed n/s/f and o/s/f (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,404 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all discs very rusty

n/s/r spring broken but still safe ion seat

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,581 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,718 miles

cut o/s/f tyre

slight wear o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut o/s/f tyre

slight wear o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,427 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,647 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 UCP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

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

Is A3 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UCP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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