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S937 DAB

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 105,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,751 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 88,535 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 88,535 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective turned off at time of test (5.4.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 87,753 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre outside edge worn.

Pass 10 May 2014 84,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 82,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 80,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 78,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 78,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 75,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,269 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 67,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 67,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,149 miles

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

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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S937 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S937 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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S937 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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