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S762 OGF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 OGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,575 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 116,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,411 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 94,924 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,924 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 74,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 50,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S762 OGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S762 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S762 OGF registered?

S762 OGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S762 OGF safe to buy?

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