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S858 EGK

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,827 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,536 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 47,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 72,347 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 72,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S858 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S858 EGK, 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

How do I check the history of S858 EGK?

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What year was S858 EGK registered?

S858 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S858 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 EGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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