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S765 SDT

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,371 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,371 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,808 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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S765 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S765 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.

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What year was S765 SDT registered?

S765 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S765 SDT safe to buy?

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