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S831 BNW

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

269,288 mi
Last recorded269,288 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 BNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 269,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 251,410 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2017 232,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 213,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 202,264 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 202,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 196,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 190,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 184,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 173,318 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 160,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 160,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 145,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 127,454 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2007 111,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,909 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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S831 BNW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S831 BNW, 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 S831 BNW registered?

S831 BNW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S831 BNW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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