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S787 LCF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 LCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,543 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,543 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,335 miles

SOME OIL LEAKS FROM THE TOP REARPART OF THE ENGINE

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,711 miles

Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Play in bushing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Play in bushing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Play in bushing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Play in bushing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,432 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 92,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 90,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,534 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,226 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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S787 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S787 LCF, 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 S787 LCF registered?

S787 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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