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S732 AFA

1998 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,402 mi
Last recorded169,402 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2014 169,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 167,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Air suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 162,645 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,237 miles

oil leak

signs of rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,762 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,200 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 114,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 103,511 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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S732 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S732 AFA, 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 S732 AFA registered?

S732 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S732 AFA safe to buy?

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