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S960 DAB

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,160 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,999 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,379 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,673 miles

center exaust bracket brocken

front brake disks coroded on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 55,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exaust bracket brocken

front brake disks coroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,653 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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S960 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S960 DAB, 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 S960 DAB registered?

S960 DAB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S960 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 DAB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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