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S764 SDT

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,310 mi
Last recorded107,310 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 107,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 May 2010 107,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,739 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,589 miles

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

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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S764 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S764 SDT, 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 S764 SDT registered?

S764 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S764 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S764 SDT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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