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S735 DAR

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2011 85,104 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,289 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 62,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 56,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S735 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S735 DAR, 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 S735 DAR registered?

S735 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S735 DAR safe to buy?

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