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S803 SVR

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 SVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 115,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,826 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER MOST OF VEHICLE

REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

REAR X MEMBER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,598 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 15 Nov 2013 102,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,682 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,263 miles

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,261 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front and rear discs has corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2010 87,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise front and rear discs has corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

rear axel bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear axel bushes poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,580 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,231 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,104 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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S803 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S803 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 S803 SVR registered?

S803 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S803 SVR safe to buy?

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