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S752 RAH

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 RAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various surface underside corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,342 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,270 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,203 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,996 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,635 miles

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

offside rear steel brake pipe slightly pitted. Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,513 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,921 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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S752 RAH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S752 RAH, 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 S752 RAH registered?

S752 RAH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S752 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 RAH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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