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S808 RCJ

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 RCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,553 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 119,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 113,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,285 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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S808 RCJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S808 RCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S808 RCJ registered?

S808 RCJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S808 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 RCJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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