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S801 HUA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,920 mi
Last recorded189,920 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 189,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 178,623 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 172,967 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 157,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 141,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 110,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 112,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,255 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 100,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 90,789 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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S801 HUA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S801 HUA, 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 S801 HUA registered?

S801 HUA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S801 HUA safe to buy?

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