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CU04 RFY

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,044 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,207 miles

oil level low

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 101,466 miles

chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 10 May 2005 89,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low

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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CU04 RFY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU04 RFY, 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

How do I check the history of CU04 RFY?

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What year was CU04 RFY registered?

CU04 RFY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CU04 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 RFY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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