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A3 WBO

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,203 mi
Last recorded137,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 137,203 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 137,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 135,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Oil leak

Rear number plate dirty

Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 120,548 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,067 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 106,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,263 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 WBO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

A3 WBO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is A3 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WBO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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