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S914 TDP

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 TDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 130,829 miles

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

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

item removed before test

Pass 2 Aug 2014 129,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,138 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 129,138 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 121,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 112,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,838 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,746 miles

front number plate cracked

drivers door mirrow taped up

rear number plate becoming discoloured

slight lift in both front suspension tops

Pass 18 Nov 2006 72,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,137 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2005 63,578 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROW TAPED UP

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TDP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TDP, 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 TDP registered?

S914 TDP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S914 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S914 TDP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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