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S953 CPN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,046 mi
Last recorded142,046 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2009 142,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 139,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 137,777 miles

both front tyres on limits inner edges

o/s/r handbrake mechanism not fully returning

slight leak to o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 29 Sep 2006 136,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 130,720 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S953 CPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S953 CPN, 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 S953 CPN registered?

S953 CPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S953 CPN safe to buy?

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