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S792 AFA

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,098 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front top mountin top play, near side front top mountin.

Pass 14 May 2012 111,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on

Fail 14 May 2012 111,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,018 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advice front and rear brake discs.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

airbag light stayon

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,582 miles

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

advice air bag light stay on

advice to renew n/n caliber bolts

Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advice air bag light stay on

Pass 16 Jun 2007 87,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 131,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 131,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S792 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S792 AFA, 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 S792 AFA registered?

S792 AFA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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