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A3 UUA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,894 mi
Last recorded152,894 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 152,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2012 152,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 147,009 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 147,003 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 136,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 126,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 118,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 111,820 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear tyre wearing on inside edge near side

Fail 15 Mar 2006 95,806 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,806 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 UUA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

Is A3 UUA safe to buy?

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