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S801 RMJ

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,665 mi
Last recorded100,665 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,665 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,506 miles

rear axle bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,498 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,686 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,739 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 RMJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMJ, 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 RMJ registered?

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

Is S801 RMJ safe to buy?

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