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S730 LAC

1998 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,173 mi
Last recorded125,173 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,173 miles

catlaytic converter rattling

o/s seat adjuster not latching

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,515 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 115,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,725 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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S730 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S730 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S730 LAC registered?

S730 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S730 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 LAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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