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S921 RWA

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,138 mi
Last recorded250,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 RWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 250,138 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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 250,026 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper split

Pass 11 May 2012 227,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow on exhaust

Fail 10 May 2012 227,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 203,961 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 203,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

All brake disc's heavily pitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 200,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 199,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alt belt cracking cam belt ?

front number plate damaged

hand brake cables stiff in opperation

n/s front seat catch poor

rear+ front rumpers damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 May 2009 187,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 175,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 163,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 163,134 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 149,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 149,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S921 RWA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S921 RWA, 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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S921 RWA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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