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Q498EFE

2018 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,998 mi
Last recorded62,998 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Audi S341,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ498EFE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear headlight level sensor damaged but still attached

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 62,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front tyre side walls damaged

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear head light level sensor damage but still attached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,033 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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Q498EFE is a 2018 Audi S3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 41,650 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q498EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q498EFE registered?

Q498EFE is a 2018 Audi S3, first registered on 1 December 2018.

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