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S796 BDU

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 105,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top mount slight movement

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,579 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,343 miles

Modified exhaust system pressing against fuel tank heat shield

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,891 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge 225/40R18

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,867 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,651 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)

some damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 26 Oct 2013 74,651 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

some damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,639 miles

4 tyres on legal limits

Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,639 miles

4 tyres on legal limits

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,110 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,358 miles

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

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

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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S796 BDU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S796 BDU, 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 S796 BDU registered?

S796 BDU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S796 BDU safe to buy?

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