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S795 RKE

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

eghaust brakit broken

Fail 18 Jun 2015 136,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

eghaust brakit broken

Pass 2 Jun 2014 130,728 miles

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

Rear exhaust box held to mount with metal wire but secure

n/s/f lower arm rear bush debonding but no excess movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,331 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 125,331 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 119,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 113,886 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 113,886 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 102,219 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 102,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil filler cap missing.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 93,327 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,327 miles

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

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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S795 RKE is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S795 RKE, 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 S795 RKE registered?

S795 RKE is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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