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S822 NGC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,839 mi
Last recorded121,839 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 NGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 121,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 116,071 miles

rear axle bushes worn

right front sill damaged

right hanbrake effort

Fail 21 Aug 2010 116,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear axle bushes worn

right front sill damaged

right hanbrake effort

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,357 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 111,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 99,133 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 84,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S822 NGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S822 NGC, 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 S822 NGC registered?

S822 NGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S822 NGC safe to buy?

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