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S945 KJB

1998 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,243 mi
Last recorded192,243 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 KJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 192,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 183,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 175,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 169,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 162,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 156,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 148,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 148,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 139,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 132,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 126,096 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 KJB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S945 KJB, 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 KJB registered?

S945 KJB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S945 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S945 KJB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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