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S798 RSU

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,853 mi
Last recorded67,853 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 67,853 miles

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

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Fail 21 May 2015 67,853 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,235 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 44,232 miles

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

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

light scratch on front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,134 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 31,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,736 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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S798 RSU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S798 RSU, 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 S798 RSU registered?

S798 RSU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S798 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 RSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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