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S832 EGJ

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,000 mi
Last recorded172,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 EGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 172,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 169,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 169,436 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 162,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 153,064 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 145,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2015 145,654 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2014 127,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 127,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 118,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 111,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 104,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 98,822 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 98,816 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,662 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 89,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 79,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S832 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S832 EGJ, 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 S832 EGJ registered?

S832 EGJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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