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S922 FAA

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,457 mi
Last recorded149,457 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 149,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

offside number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 18 May 2018 142,422 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear

rear brake discs discs slightly scored

Fail 15 May 2018 142,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear

rear brake discs discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Aug 2017 140,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 140,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 134,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,851 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,851 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,772 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,772 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front shock absorbers have slight movement in the top mounts.

centre exhaust mount is broken but the exhaust system is still secure.

o/s/f tyre is worn the inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front shock absorbers have slight movement in the top mounts.

centre exhaust mount is broken but the exhaust system is still secure.

o/s/f tyre is worn the inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,976 miles

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

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,303 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,168 miles

both front tyres appear low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slight bind

power steering pipe damp

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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S922 FAA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S922 FAA, 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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What year was S922 FAA registered?

S922 FAA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S922 FAA safe to buy?

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