MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
rear brake discs corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S872 DGX is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 S872 DGX, 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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How do I check the history of S872 DGX?
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What year was S872 DGX registered?
S872 DGX is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S872 DGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S872 DGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S872 DGX have outstanding finance?
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