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S843 CMA

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,764 mi
Last recorded114,764 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 CMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,764 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2017 111,447 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Aug 2017 111,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,810 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,125 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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S843 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S843 CMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S843 CMA registered?

S843 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S843 CMA safe to buy?

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