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R308 SCK

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,565 mi
Last recorded97,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 SCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,565 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,070 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 81,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,129 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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R308 SCK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R308 SCK, 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 R308 SCK registered?

R308 SCK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R308 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 SCK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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