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S693 ADM

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 ADM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play nearside tie rod

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play nearside tie rod

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,110 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,241 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,816 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,018 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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S693 ADM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S693 ADM, 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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S693 ADM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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