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S739 EBX

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,705 mi
Last recorded121,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 EBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 121,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,898 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

offside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,109 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,693 miles

front inner barke discs corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 73,617 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,839 miles

engine oil low

Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 17 May 2006 62,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,314 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers slight smeer. †o/s/r wheel slight bind.

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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S739 EBX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S739 EBX, 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 S739 EBX registered?

S739 EBX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S739 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S739 EBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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