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S801 SLB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,699 mi
Last recorded173,699 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 173,699 miles

Both front brake discs corroaded

Both front headlamps output slightly reduced

Both rear brake discs corroaded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 173,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Both front brake discs corroaded

Both front headlamps output slightly reduced

Both rear brake discs corroaded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 154,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 142,058 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 141,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,044 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 127,270 miles

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

offside headlight glass damaged.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight glass damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 123,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 111,775 miles

Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 111,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 100,122 miles

rear calipers slight binding

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,167 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,549 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 76,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SLB, 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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S801 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S801 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 SLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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