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S789 SLB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 SLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,702 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 71,702 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,629 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,266 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,500 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,724 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,437 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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S789 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S789 SLB, 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 S789 SLB registered?

S789 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S789 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 SLB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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