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S819 SDT

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,288 miles

slight play in o/s front rackend,check in 3 months.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,288 miles

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

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

airbag light on ?

slight play in o/s front rackend,check in 3 months.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,058 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Aug 2009 89,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Jan 2006 86,111 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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S819 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S819 SDT, 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

How do I check the history of S819 SDT?

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What year was S819 SDT registered?

S819 SDT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S819 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S819 SDT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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