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H4 LSP

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 LSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 147,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 140,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,953 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside rear tyre inner edge on limit of wear

Fail 17 Aug 2012 133,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside front tyre inner edge on limit of wear

Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,398 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear seat belt small cut

rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 122,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear seat belt small cut

rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

chip in screen

Fail 14 Jul 2010 109,502 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall.

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 86,511 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 86,511 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,830 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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H4 LSP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H4 LSP, 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 H4 LSP registered?

H4 LSP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H4 LSP safe to buy?

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