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S685 LAC

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,814 mi
Last recorded107,814 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,475 miles

Exhaust centre box in poor condition and weak with corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Massive free movement causing rear wheel steer. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box in poor condition and weak with corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,845 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

centre exhaust hanger broken [ can be welded]

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,188 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,653 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,274 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,831 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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S685 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S685 LAC, 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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S685 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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