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S806 BDU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Boot damage allowing ingress or water but operating ok at time of test (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and under inflated now inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Damper tube has slight free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 69,947 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Boot damage allowing ingress or water but operating ok at time of test (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at caliper union (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and under inflated now inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Damper tube has slight free play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,892 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,921 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light has several segments not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,728 miles

Central Front Catalytic converter heat shield slightly loose

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,575 miles

Central Front Catalytic converter heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 60,575 miles

Central Front Catalytic converter heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,373 miles

Exhaust centre joint sleeve clamps corroded

Rear Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded at suspension arm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,347 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,562 miles

slight perishing in tread of both front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,865 miles

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

slight perishing on both front tyres

Pass 30 May 2012 40,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,034 miles

slight damage to front No plate

Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,132 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,412 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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S806 BDU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S806 BDU, 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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S806 BDU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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