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S830 KLM

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,089 mi
Last recorded172,089 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 172,089 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wind screan damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,380 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 153,796 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension slightly corroded

windscreen has a crack but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jun 2014 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen

rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,789 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,134 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 105,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 87,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,131 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,544 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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S830 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S830 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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S830 KLM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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