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S824 KLM

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,609 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,574 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,315 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 96,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2013 88,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,184 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,268 miles

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

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

tracking out

Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tracking out

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,063 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wheel tracking out

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,793 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 64,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

deterioration in all exhaust system

offside rear tyre close to limit,cracking and has a nail in it

slioght damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,241 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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S824 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S824 KLM, 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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S824 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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