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S842 RKM

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,973 mi
Last recorded218,973 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 RKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 218,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front loose mud guard

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some component for inspection

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 218,973 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure both side (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front loose mud guard

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some component for inspection

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 210,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded off.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 203,543 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket loose but systerm secure

near side rear brake pads worn more than off side rear

Fail 11 Oct 2013 203,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front exhaust bracket loose but systerm secure

near side rear brake pads worn more than off side rear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 194,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust and front pipe broken off supports.

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

N/S/F inner cv gator torn.

N/S/R tyre wearing on raised tread.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 185,913 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 125,976 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 174,180 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs inner faces some wear/slight corrosion, recommend recheck 4.months /4000 miles

near side front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 19 Oct 2010 174,180 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs inner faces some wear/slight corrosion, recommend recheck 4.months /4000 miles

near side front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 161,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 161,965 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 151,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 141,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 132,030 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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S842 RKM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S842 RKM, 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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S842 RKM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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