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S732 LAC

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,353 mi
Last recorded208,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 208,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 190,207 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 165,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 136,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 124,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,622 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 75,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 70,178 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,178 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,614 miles

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,164 miles

both front brake discs rusty. oil light/service waring light on. all four tyres wearing on edges. rear exhaust leaking slightly. front windscreen dirty.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 55,163 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres wearing on edges. rear exhaust leaking slightly. front windscreen dirty. oil light/ service warning light on. sufficient oil in sumo/dip stick.

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 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 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.

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What year was S732 LAC registered?

S732 LAC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S732 LAC safe to buy?

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