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S935 SYA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,486 miles

Front number plate slight damage

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)

Rear light lenses tinted

Slight exhaust blow catalyst-centre joint

Vehicle lowered

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,731 miles

Dent in n/s sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,732 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,282 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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S935 SYA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S935 SYA, 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 S935 SYA registered?

S935 SYA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S935 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S935 SYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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