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S704 APG

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,160 mi
Last recorded161,160 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 APG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 161,160 miles

Engine overheating

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre over 10 years old. Both

Fail 3 Dec 2022 161,130 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine overheating

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre over 10 years old. Both

Pass 16 Dec 2021 156,593 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2021 156,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper stuck in centre of rear windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2018 146,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

head lining insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2018 146,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

head lining insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2017 142,385 miles

minor cracks o front brake hoses

signs of coolant loss by expansion tank

Pass 12 Dec 2016 138,203 miles

coolant low

Fail 12 Dec 2016 138,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant low

Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 131,450 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,562 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,498 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 90,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel w/l on

Pass 23 Dec 2009 90,388 miles

fuel w/l on

Fail 22 Dec 2008 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,374 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 89,112 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 84,682 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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S704 APG is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S704 APG, 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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S704 APG is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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