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S758 AAW

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 AAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,977 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 154,827 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 154,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 146,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 146,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 135,148 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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S758 AAW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S758 AAW, 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 S758 AAW registered?

S758 AAW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S758 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 AAW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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