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S878 RKK

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 RKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF tyre perishing / cracking on the treads

OSR tyre perishing / cracking between the treads

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Powersteering oil needs topping up

Spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,253 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,170 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,722 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 RKK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKK, 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 S878 RKK registered?

S878 RKK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S878 RKK safe to buy?

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