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S73 FAJ

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,415 mi
Last recorded33,415 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,340 miles

CAT to middle box clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

centre exhaust bracket is broken

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,340 miles

CAT to middle box clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

centre exhaust bracket is broken

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,994 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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S73 FAJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S73 FAJ, 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 S73 FAJ registered?

S73 FAJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S73 FAJ safe to buy?

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