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S945 EGK

1998 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,581 mi
Last recorded159,581 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 159,581 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 150,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 136,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust heat shield one side is insecure (clips missing)

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2010 132,023 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 132,023 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 121,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,623 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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S945 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S945 EGK, 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 S945 EGK registered?

S945 EGK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S945 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S945 EGK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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