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S925 DAB

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,917 mi
Last recorded160,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 160,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 148,226 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,903 miles

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 125,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 108,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,806 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,892 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 95,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,241 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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S925 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S925 DAB, 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 S925 DAB registered?

S925 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S925 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S925 DAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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