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A3 XCR

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,399 mi
Last recorded90,399 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 90,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 90,399 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 90,324 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

lower the front bumper intercooler insecure

n/s/front turbo charger hose insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,877 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,573 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2010 75,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,751 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,738 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008
Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,159 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,159 miles

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

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 XCR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

A3 XCR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is A3 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XCR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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