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S953 BPN

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,622 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,818 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

n/s/r tyre abit flat

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,021 miles

crack on o/s door mirror glass ok can see

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,450 miles

N/s/f shock absorber has formed a minor fluid leak.

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,450 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/s/f shock absorber has formed a minor fluid leak.

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,636 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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S953 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S953 BPN, 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 S953 BPN registered?

S953 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S953 BPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 BPN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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