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S885 LCF

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 LCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 113,920 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside front indicator lense

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE side wall has a slight cut,but not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

N/S/R TYRE side wall has a slight cut,but not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,455 miles

N/side rear tyre has cracks between inner tread pattern

Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,455 miles

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

N/side rear tyre has cracks between inner tread pattern

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,876 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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S885 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc 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 S885 LCF, 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 S885 LCF registered?

S885 LCF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S885 LCF safe to buy?

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