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G8 PAV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,408 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 110,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,784 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,463 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs/pads wearing low...

front tyres wearing low....

n/s/r tyre wearing low/balding on outer area....

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,335 miles

The nearside rear tyre found to be low on pressure.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,470 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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G8 PAV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G8 PAV, 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 G8 PAV registered?

G8 PAV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is G8 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 PAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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