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S816 SVR

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 SVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 137,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre clamps corroded and broken

exhaust centre support bracket broken

Fail 26 Feb 2015 137,159 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust centre clamps corroded and broken

exhaust centre support bracket broken

handbrake lever has excessive travel

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 130,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,913 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 121,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 121,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 115,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 111,540 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 95,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S816 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S816 SVR, 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 S816 SVR registered?

S816 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S816 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 SVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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