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S848 CMA

1998 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 CMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 142,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 139,146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 139,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear failgate does not open

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 127,313 miles

Airbag light remains on.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 127,313 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Airbag light remains on.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,791 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 119,791 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 109,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 2 Nov 2009 102,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 102,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 86,108 miles

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

O/S HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,194 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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S848 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S848 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.

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S848 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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