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S850 SVR

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 SVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,072 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 87,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,655 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S850 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S850 SVR, 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 S850 SVR registered?

S850 SVR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S850 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 SVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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