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S909 EUD

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 78,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside lower windscreen going white

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,950 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,434 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

rear wiper blade split

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,446 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,615 miles

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

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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S909 EUD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S909 EUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S909 EUD registered?

S909 EUD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S909 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 EUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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