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S758 XAD

1998 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,109 mi
Last recorded192,109 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 XAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 192,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 176,865 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 176,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 159,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,773 miles

Brakes had to be tested with ignition off as traction control appears to affect Nearside front brake whilst engine on.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 153,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 147,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 137,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 129,645 miles

Nearside 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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S758 XAD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S758 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

S758 XAD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S758 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 XAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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