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S763 LGF

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,563 mi
Last recorded61,563 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,139 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,136 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 17,350 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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S763 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S763 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S763 LGF registered?

S763 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S763 LGF safe to buy?

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