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S864 LGO

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,563 mi
Last recorded109,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 LGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 109,563 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,826 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 101,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light on

n/s/f seat belt retraction poor

n/s/f vehicle structure has slight damage

nails and cracks in o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s sill damage

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,756 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light on

n/s/f seat belt retraction poor

nails and cracks in o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s sill damage

rear discs poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,547 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

vehicle has had nearside impact damage ,under body of vehicle has damge to floor and chassis and a repair to nearside sill and panel

Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,411 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,853 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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S864 LGO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S864 LGO, 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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S864 LGO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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