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G12 SEG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 155,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt clasp plastic surround broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 155,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt clasp plastic surround broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,214 miles

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

offside front brake flexi cracking, .

offside front seatbelt clasp surround missing

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll link bars.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 145,214 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brake flexi cracking, .

offside front seatbelt clasp surround missing

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll link bars.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 136,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 136,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 126,696 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r lamp slight damage

passenger seat belt slight damage

Fail 28 Aug 2008 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan not kicking in

n/s/r lamp lense slight damage

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,223 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooling fan not kicking in

n/s/r lamp lense slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,917 miles

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

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes splitting.

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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G12 SEG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G12 SEG, 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 G12 SEG registered?

G12 SEG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is G12 SEG safe to buy?

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