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S843 DAR

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,362 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps misty

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,362 miles

Condensation to offside headlamp.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Tracking out ?

Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Condensation to offside headlamp.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Tracking out ?

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,362 miles

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,162 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 97,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,844 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S843 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S843 DAR, 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 S843 DAR registered?

S843 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S843 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S843 DAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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