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L888 MSG

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,740 mi
Last recorded162,740 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 162,740 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

r/discs poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2011 149,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,953 miles

centre exhaust bracket is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

offside front shock absorber is damp

Fail 16 Feb 2009 121,951 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 110,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 100,930 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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L888 MSG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L888 MSG, 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 L888 MSG registered?

L888 MSG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L888 MSG safe to buy?

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