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S880 EAF

1998 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 128,006 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hc's and co2 excessive after 2nd fast idle (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery clamp loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s and o/s/f brake flexi hoses deteriorated but not excessively

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 118,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,114 miles

Deterioration to both front tyres

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak Slight from the engine ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,224 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,766 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 78,415 miles

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,446 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,761 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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S880 EAF is a 1998 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S880 EAF, 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 S880 EAF registered?

S880 EAF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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