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R108 WCY

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,547 mi
Last recorded102,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 WCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,547 miles

Nearside front power steering hoses damp

Nearside front tyre is on legal limit

Offside inner steering rack joints have play

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front power steering hoses damp

Nearside front tyre is on legal limit

Offside inner steering rack joints have play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant radiator has slight fluid seepage

exhaust centre section has a broken support mount

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant radiator has slight fluid seepage

exhaust centre section has a broken support mount

offside front windscreen wiper blade slight smearing in operation

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,337 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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R108 WCY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R108 WCY, 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 R108 WCY registered?

R108 WCY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R108 WCY safe to buy?

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