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S890 KJB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,133 mi
Last recorded207,133 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 KJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 207,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated

offside headlamp is damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 207,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded / deteriorated

offside headlamp is damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2013 202,226 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside front headlamp is damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 202,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 197,959 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binds

Pass 28 Jul 2011 194,524 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)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front headlamp mounting slightly loose but secure

Fail 28 Jul 2011 194,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front headlamp mounting slightly loose but secure

Fail 3 Sep 2010 190,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 190,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 182,295 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 182,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 174,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 166,406 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 166,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 158,401 miles

exhaust centre mounting braket cracked

front antiroll bar bushes to chassie worn

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsf + osf lower wish bone rear buahes worn

osf tyre worn on inside edge

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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S890 KJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S890 KJB, 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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S890 KJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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