CarVerify

Free Car Check

R160 OCU

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,191 mi
Last recorded148,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 OCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 148,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise boot floor corroded

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise osr brake disc pitted

Fail 30 May 2017 143,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise osr brake disc pitted

Pass 19 May 2016 139,310 miles

advise boot floor holed and corroded

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise slight oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 139,307 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise boot floor holed and corroded

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise slight oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 133,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 133,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 133,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,441 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

engine leaking oil

Pass 6 Mar 2013 121,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,061 miles

N/S/R DISC CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,750 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R160 OCU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R160 OCU, 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 R160 OCU?

You can check the full history of R160 OCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R160 OCU registered?

R160 OCU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R160 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 OCU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R160 OCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R160 OCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.