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S968 CPN

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,715 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,899 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,873 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,399 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone bush worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear under-inflated and bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear under-inflated and bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 47,288 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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S968 CPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 S968 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.

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What year was S968 CPN registered?

S968 CPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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