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S880 CMA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,665 mi
Last recorded143,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 CMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 143,576 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 134,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fanbelt cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag warning lamp active. NOTE:- This advisory becomes a fail from APRIL/MAY 2012

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag warning lamp active. NOTE:- This advisory becomes a fail from APRIL/MAY 2012

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 61,740 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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S880 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S880 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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What year was S880 CMA registered?

S880 CMA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S880 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 CMA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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