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S801 SVR

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,164 mi
Last recorded161,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 SVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 161,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 161,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 154,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 141,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 133,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 123,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,513 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 74,038 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 SVR 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 78.6%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

Is S801 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 SVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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