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S815 SYA

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 145,940 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sticking

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 133,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 113,819 miles

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,202 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

sill covers fitted

two screws in n/s/r tyre - tyre approaching legal limit on tread and light cracks in tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2010 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

sill covers fitted

two screws in n/s/r tyre - tyre approaching legal limit on tread and light cracks in tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,820 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off edges

offside rear tyre cracking up

various chips in screen,none larger than 10mm in zone A

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 97,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,465 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Nov 2007 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 83,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 76,523 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 76,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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S815 SYA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S815 SYA, 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 S815 SYA registered?

S815 SYA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S815 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S815 SYA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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