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S939 UTU

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 UTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,451 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 132,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 127,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 123,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 115,732 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,271 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,271 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,825 miles

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

Slight wear N\S & O\S rear axle bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2005 91,630 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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S939 UTU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S939 UTU, 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 S939 UTU registered?

S939 UTU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S939 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S939 UTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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