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S806 TVX

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 TVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded

play evident nearside steering system

Fail 7 Dec 2015 118,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust clamps corroded

play evident nearside steering system

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,994 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,492 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 100,492 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)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

O/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,049 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 84,449 miles

n/s/f/ tyre close to wear bars

Pass 14 Oct 2006 77,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,709 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 TVX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver 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 S806 TVX, 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 S806 TVX registered?

S806 TVX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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