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S901 CPC

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 CPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,268 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

cooling system leaking

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front tyres tread perishing

rear brake discs severely worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread perishing and tread depths very low (both 2mm)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cooling system leaking

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front tyres tread perishing

rear brake discs severely worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread perishing and tread depths very low (both 2mm)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,457 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread perished and beginning to split, and tread wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and tread slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread perished and beginning to split

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread perished and beginning to split, and tread wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and tread slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

rear tyres tread perished and beginning to split

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear tyres tread slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,361 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear tyres tread slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,456 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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S901 CPC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S901 CPC, 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 S901 CPC registered?

S901 CPC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 CPC shows 9 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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