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S809 AGU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 AGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,250 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

windscreen has crack but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,136 miles

tyres getting low all round

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,528 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,496 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 58,496 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,691 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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S809 AGU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 S809 AGU, 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 S809 AGU registered?

S809 AGU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S809 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 AGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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