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R412 SSA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 SSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 129,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front seats have slight movement in structure but are still secure

exhaust heatsheild loose

offside rear brake pipe/hose is poorly supported but is not fouling any moving parts.advise repair

Fail 20 Dec 2011 129,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front seats have slight movement in structure but are still secure

exhaust heatsheild loose

offside rear brake pipe/hose is poorly supported but is not fouling any moving parts.advise repair

Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 117,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2010 117,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,400 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 111,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 101,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 88,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 88,396 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R412 SSA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R412 SSA, 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 R412 SSA registered?

R412 SSA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R412 SSA safe to buy?

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