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S765 NTY

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 NTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 140,732 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 130,230 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,294 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 123,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,205 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 103,054 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 103,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 95,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 84,233 miles

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

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

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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S765 NTY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S765 NTY, 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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S765 NTY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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