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S811 LCF

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 LCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,974 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 142,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 140,727 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tie rod has little play

Offside Rear tie rod has little play

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,353 miles

All braking and suspension components have surface corrosion but not affecting operation or weakening parts

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,189 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

engine oil leak

front wipers just starting to smear drivers view not affected

gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,855 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 135,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,688 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 114,579 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 91,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,444 miles

front number plate cracked

front wheel bearing noisy

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Aug 2009 83,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

front wheel bearing noisy

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front & rear number plate damage

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,332 miles

advise both front & rear number plate damage

Pass 11 Aug 2007 65,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,637 miles

advise near side front bumper damage

Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,637 miles

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

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

advise near side front bumper damage

Pass 12 Jul 2005 49,818 miles

Nail in N/S front tyre.

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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S811 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S811 LCF, 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 S811 LCF registered?

S811 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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