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S878 BPN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 137,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 131,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,174 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear tyres of different profiles

Front and rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,174 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear tyres of different profiles

Front and rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,932 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing lowish

Fail 17 Aug 2010 104,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front brake pads wearing lowish

high level brake light bulb not working

osf wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,825 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

LED AT HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

REAR TYRE CHECK 3000 MILES

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,562 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,562 miles

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,665 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,771 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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S878 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S878 BPN, 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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S878 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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