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R553 CBA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 CBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 103,200 miles

CRACKS ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES

RATTLE ON STEERING COLUMN

WEAR AND CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 31 Dec 2015 103,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

CRACKS ON NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES

RATTLE ON STEERING COLUMN

WEAR AND CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres showing signs of deterioration and perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,773 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres showing signs of deterioration and perishing

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,926 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 92,926 miles

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,974 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 76,519 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 76,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,840 miles

rear pads worn

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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R553 CBA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R553 CBA, 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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R553 CBA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R553 CBA safe to buy?

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