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S741 EGJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,756 mi
Last recorded57,756 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,576 miles

Clutch is starting to slip

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 56,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 52,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,449 miles

Advise tracking

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

Rear tyres cracking

Temporary fuel cap

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,656 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,435 miles

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

both sides rear tyres side walls cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,435 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both sides rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 44,884 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,392 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,032 miles

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

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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S741 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S741 EGJ, 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 S741 EGJ registered?

S741 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S741 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S741 EGJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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