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S825 CUY

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,731 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside headlight lenz cracked slightly

Offside rear body damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

Engine oil level below min

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside headlight lenz cracked slightly

Offside rear body damaged

Oil leak

Wet around fuel filter

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag light on

nearside mirror cracked

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag light on

nearside mirror cracked

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,932 miles

Airbag light on

offside headlamp cracked lens

Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Nearside front light lenz cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,085 miles

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

O.S.R. tyre worn inner edge

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

centre rear seat belt stuck

Fail 18 Dec 2007 61,085 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

O.S.R. tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 52,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S825 CUY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S825 CUY, 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 S825 CUY registered?

S825 CUY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S825 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 CUY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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