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S82 WAK

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,913 mi
Last recorded100,913 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 WAK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 100,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 100,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,881 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON CONSTANT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, 195/65/15 V

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,739 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removing

slight leak from radiator,o/s/f bottom corner

slight oil leak,gearbox area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,441 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE , RECOMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,403 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON BOTH MAIN AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,711 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,249 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 75,249 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre is close to wear bands and badly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs are in poor condition and o/s/r is binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,889 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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S82 WAK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S82 WAK, 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 S82 WAK registered?

S82 WAK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S82 WAK safe to buy?

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