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S820 LGF

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,919 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,294 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,294 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,288 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,660 miles

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

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

front plate slightly crack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,011 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 41,439 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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S820 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S820 LGF, 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 S820 LGF registered?

S820 LGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S820 LGF safe to buy?

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