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S72 AAE

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,313 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,605 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 77,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,194 miles

Offside Front Lower moulding loose

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower moulding loose

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 69,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 69,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,869 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,841 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,378 miles

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

under tray demaged engine

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,212 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 39,981 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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S72 AAE is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S72 AAE, 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 S72 AAE registered?

S72 AAE is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S72 AAE safe to buy?

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