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S796 RKE

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,095 mi
Last recorded219,095 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 219,095 miles

F disks scored

O S R Flaxi pipes clip missing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 219,095 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

O S R Flaxi pipes clip missing

F disks scored

Pass 20 Aug 2011 206,164 miles

Brakes jedders

Disks scored and correded

Flxi brake pipes slightly perrashied

Steering and suspntion got play

Fail 13 Aug 2011 206,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes jedders

Disks scored and correded

Flxi brake pipes slightly perrashied

Steering and suspntion got play

Pass 8 Jul 2010 178,435 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 178,432 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 156,545 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 149,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 138,373 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 124,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 104,963 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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S796 RKE is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 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 S796 RKE registered?

S796 RKE is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S796 RKE safe to buy?

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