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S828 SAT

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 SAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 158,639 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

tyres stretched to fit wide rims

Fail 30 Jul 2014 158,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

tyres stretched to fit wide rims

Pass 1 Mar 2013 154,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 154,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,105 miles

Air bag light on.

Very low suspension.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,850 miles

Dark film stuck over headlamps.

Front and rear brake pads worn low.

Near side front and off side front tyres close to limit.

Service INSP light on.

Suspension sits very low.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 116,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 116,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 109,616 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 104,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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S828 SAT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S828 SAT, 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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S828 SAT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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