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S845 SNT

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 SNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,148 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 62,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,535 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,881 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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S845 SNT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,897cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S845 SNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S845 SNT registered?

S845 SNT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S845 SNT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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