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S824 SLB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 SLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 133,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 128,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 118,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 118,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 106,907 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,642 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S824 SLB, 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 S824 SLB?

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What year was S824 SLB registered?

S824 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S824 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 SLB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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