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S936 TBA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,660 mi
Last recorded105,660 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 TBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,660 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,001 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,063 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre uneven worn(STRONG)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 86,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,344 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,833 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly pitted

near/side front under/body plastic trim insecure

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Aug 2008 73,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,814 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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S936 TBA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S936 TBA, 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 S936 TBA registered?

S936 TBA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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