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S893 KCY

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 KCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,225 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators starting to discolour

fuel cap seal poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs corroding/poor condition

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

slight difference in rise rate of rear brakes

slight exhaust blow front to centre joint and connector sleeve poor condition

slight play in all front anti roll bar bushes

various metal brake pipes corroding especially rears

Fail 27 Apr 2015 146,225 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators starting to discolour

fuel cap seal poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs corroding/poor condition

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

slight difference in rise rate of rear brakes

slight exhaust blow front to centre joint and connector sleeve poor condition

slight play in all front anti roll bar bushes

various metal brake pipes corroding especially rears

Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,093 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,966 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 127,966 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 104,393 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 88,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,690 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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S893 KCY is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S893 KCY, 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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S893 KCY is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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