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S959 BPN

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,627 mi
Last recorded56,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 56,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,293 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,293 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,521 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres have deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wall have cuts

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,482 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,991 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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S959 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S959 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 S959 BPN registered?

S959 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S959 BPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 BPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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