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R38 CEX

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,457 mi
Last recorded76,457 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 51,743 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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R38 CEX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R38 CEX, 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 R38 CEX registered?

R38 CEX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R38 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 CEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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