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S804 RMJ

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 RMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,694 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,641 miles

corrosion found on brake discs due to lack of use

minor cracking found on all tyres

small fluid leak found on o/s/r shock

wear found in front roll bar D bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,139 miles

small oil leak found on o/s/r shock

wear found in o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,077 miles

Exhaust joint corroaded centre/rear. N/s strut top mount some wear.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,143 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,780 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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S804 RMJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S804 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 S804 RMJ registered?

S804 RMJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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