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S862 EGK

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,226 mi
Last recorded164,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 164,226 miles

Both outer sills are damaged

Exhaust has been repaired

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard headlamps fitted

Non standard rear lamps fitted

Non standard suspension fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 164,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both outer sills are damaged

Exhaust has been repaired

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non standard air filter fitted

Non standard headlamps fitted

Non standard rear lamps fitted

Non standard suspension fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 161,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly cut.

Pass 27 May 2014 157,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 142,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 134,507 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 127,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,269 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 109,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 102,040 miles

Front suspension lower arm inner bushes shjowing wear.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 102,003 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension lower arm inner bushes shjowing wear.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,274 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r hand brake effort lower than n/s/r

Fail 30 Nov 2007 90,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r hand brake effort lower than n/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,830 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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S862 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S862 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.

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What year was S862 EGK registered?

S862 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S862 EGK safe to buy?

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