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S812 KGM

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,547 mi
Last recorded132,547 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 132,547 miles

tank straps rusty

power steering pips rusty

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,212 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 123,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 111,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 111,590 miles

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

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

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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S812 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S812 KGM, 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 S812 KGM registered?

S812 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S812 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 KGM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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