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S844 URT

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 URT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,237 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,011 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body painted in stone cheap

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,498 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 67,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,386 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,030 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,162 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 24,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S844 URT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S844 URT, 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 S844 URT registered?

S844 URT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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