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S978 CEU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 CEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both top suspension bushed have movement when jacked up

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush om limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded inc spring mounts

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear suspension.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s wiper rubber split

suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 95,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,088 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 94,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,728 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,896 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 45,651 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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S978 CEU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S978 CEU, 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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S978 CEU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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