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S812 KLM

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,544 mi
Last recorded147,544 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 147,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 132,963 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 122,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 101,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 88,160 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorber "shrouds" are fouling and rattling on plastic inner wing panels.not failable

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorber "shrouds" are fouling and rattling on plastic inner wing panels.not failable

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2006 70,919 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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S812 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S812 KLM, 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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S812 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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