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S840 UKM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,296 mi
Last recorded148,296 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 UKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 148,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 148,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 138,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 136,639 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 136,636 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,186 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 127,429 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,858 miles

Airbag lamp stays on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 108,858 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag lamp stays on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,768 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 89,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside headlamp damaged but not seriously affecting beam pattern

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,419 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 69,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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S840 UKM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S840 UKM, 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 S840 UKM registered?

S840 UKM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S840 UKM safe to buy?

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