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S84 RCJ

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,984 mi
Last recorded195,984 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 RCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 195,984 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 195,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 185,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 185,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 174,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 174,289 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 163,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 153,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 143,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2011

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 136,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 136,310 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2009 127,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2009 127,600 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2008 102,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 102,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 115,173 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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S84 RCJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S84 RCJ, 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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S84 RCJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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