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S754 LGF

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 98,841 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 98,245 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 and going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner both front inner track rods slightly worn

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn also ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 and going hard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner both front inner track rods slightly worn

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn also ball joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses hard and deteriorated slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre silencer box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

centre exhaust box corroded

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

centre exhaust box corroded

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,071 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,806 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,789 miles

n.s.r. tyre & o.s.r. tyre sidewalls cracking & perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,972 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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S754 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S754 LGF, 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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S754 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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