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S757 CAA

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 127,186 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 127,172 miles

Direction indicators not working illuminate but do not flash (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam tell tale illuminates when rear fog switched on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight Strut top bearing siezed (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,885 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Front bumper has been cut and modified

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 119,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Front bumper has been cut and modified

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,877 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,171 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

o/s/f and n/s/f a.r.b linkrods - lower bushes worn

o/s/r shock absorber damp/oily

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 27 Aug 2013 107,171 miles

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

n/s wiper split on ends

o/s/f and n/s/f a.r.b linkrods - lower bushes worn

o/s/r shock absorber damp/oily

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,711 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate markerd/delaminating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,711 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate markerd/delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,714 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,140 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn low and outer sidewalls starting to crack.

Rear axle mounting bushes starting to delaminate.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn low(2.5mm)and perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,338 miles

front number plate cracked/marked

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,338 miles

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

front number plate cracked/marked

rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

wipers starting to smear

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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S757 CAA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S757 CAA, 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 S757 CAA registered?

S757 CAA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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