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S814 GGC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,042 mi
Last recorded118,042 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 GGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,412 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 97,109 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 97,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,176 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,712 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 79,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 75,846 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 73,191 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,165 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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S814 GGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S814 GGC, 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 S814 GGC registered?

S814 GGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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