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S690 SLD

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 139,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 131,655 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 128,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,859 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished

drivers door window does not open

front number plate slightly damaged

several small blows from exhaust system

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

vehicle under tray requires further securing soon

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,177 miles

both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,182 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 98,182 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front number plate damaged.

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,558 miles

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

catalyst is rattling

front anti-roll bar bush support collers are cracked no excessive play in the roll bar.

front noumber plate is cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,215 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm on edges

oil leak from rocker cover

slight play in nearside front ball joint

undertray insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Thorns in offside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,655 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges.

Thorns in offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,572 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S690 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 S690 SLD, 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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S690 SLD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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