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S929 SAT

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,461 mi
Last recorded59,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 SAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,461 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 43,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad low

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front tyre close to 2mm

both sides rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 43,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad low

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front tyre close to 2mm

both sides rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,164 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 33,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,115 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 24,115 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S929 SAT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S929 SAT, 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 S929 SAT registered?

S929 SAT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S929 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S929 SAT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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