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S914 DAR

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,440 mi
Last recorded98,440 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2012 98,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 82,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,290 miles

front number plate cracked, rear number plate deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,219 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,181 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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S914 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S914 DAR, 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 S914 DAR registered?

S914 DAR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S914 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 DAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S914 DAR have outstanding finance?

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