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S81 KLX

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 KLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,022 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,571 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted unable to check testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,739 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,831 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level bake lamp. (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,763 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,205 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,205 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 46,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,629 miles

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,459 miles

Headlamp continental masks fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,191 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,651 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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S81 KLX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S81 KLX, 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 S81 KLX registered?

S81 KLX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S81 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 KLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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