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B7 OCM

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 OCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,185 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,050 miles

Battery in poor condition

Front wipers dont park correctly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,093 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,908 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 29,908 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

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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B7 OCM 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 84.6%.

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 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 B7 OCM, 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 B7 OCM registered?

B7 OCM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is B7 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 OCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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