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S690 SNA

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mountings poor

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust mountings poor

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 151,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 151,537 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 146,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2014 146,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,377 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 141,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 137,133 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,658 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 133,656 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 114,978 miles

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,625 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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S690 SNA 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 64.7%.

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 S690 SNA, 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 S690 SNA registered?

S690 SNA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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