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S759 EGJ

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 150,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,353 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker slightly misted oil

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2018 147,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shocker slightly misted oil

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2017 144,916 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 144,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 136,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 136,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear axle rubber bushes deteriated

exhaust center braket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,973 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket rotton

chip in o/s/f headlight

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,615 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,035 miles

CUTS ON N/S FRONT TYRE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,595 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s head light glass damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,220 miles

Both headlight dip beam aims at minimum hight allowed

Drivers seat back is slightly (not significantly) insecure

front nearside indicator lens has water in it.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,024 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 11,974 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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S759 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S759 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.

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S759 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S759 EGJ safe to buy?

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