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S85 LLO

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,361 mi
Last recorded153,361 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 LLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 153,361 miles

All brake discs worn/rusty

Middle exhaust mounting loose

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 153,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All brake discs worn/rusty

Middle exhaust mounting loose

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 150,439 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 150,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front brake disks are worn and corroded

Both rear brake disks are worn,scored,corroded & in very poor condition

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 137,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 118,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 79,823 miles

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

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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S85 LLO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S85 LLO, 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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S85 LLO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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