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S960 KGM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,540 mi
Last recorded168,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 168,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 160,178 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 160,178 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 152,906 miles

P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

damage n/s/f wing

drivers door trim insecure

engine ; oil level at minimum

engine cover / under guards &mouldings fitted, restricted views

exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , leaking at sleeve joints

n/s/f seat belt stalk bent

wheel nuts covered

Fail 25 Jun 2012 152,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

drivers door trim insecure

engine ; idle control fault , unable to carry out emissions test

engine ; oil level at minimum

engine cover / under guards &mouldings fitted, restricted views

exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , leaking at sleeve joints

n/s/f seat belt stalk bent

tyres ; n/s/r tread at wear limit & deepcut in tread

unable to spin check o/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

wheel nuts covered

Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,423 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper worn out

wheel nuts covered

Fail 15 Jun 2011 144,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

rear wiper worn out

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

imbalance front / rear brakes

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight drag / noise n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

unable to spin check o/s/f & o/s/r wheel bearings due to binding brakes

wheel nuts covered

Pass 24 Jun 2010 137,683 miles

*** engine oil low level very low

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine idle uneven

front brake discs slightly worn & corroding

front number plate damaged , recommend replace

n/s/f seatbelt stalk bent

noise at rear wheels suspect brakes

rear wiper worn out

wheel nuts covered

Fail 24 Jun 2010 137,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

*** engine oil low level very low

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine idle uneven

front brake discs slightly worn & corroding

front number plate damaged , recommend replace

n/s/f seatbelt stalk bent

noise at rear wheels suspect brakes

rear wiper worn out

wheel nuts covered

Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,123 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated , minor leak of gases at sleeve joints

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

p.a.s /ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace , may break ?

wheel nuts covered

Fail 24 Jun 2009 129,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated , minor leak of gases at sleeve joints

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

p.a.s /ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace , may break ?

wheel nuts covered

Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,983 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil low

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

screen washers require adjustment

wheel nuts covered

Fail 26 Jun 2008 120,981 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

wheel nuts covered

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil low

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

screen washers require adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,809 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f headlamp cover broken

o/s/f indicator lamp broken at securing device

slight drag on o/s/r wheel , suspect brake

wheel nuts covered

Fail 20 Jun 2007 111,809 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f headlamp cover broken

o/s/f indicator lamp broken at securing device

slight drag on o/s/r wheel , suspect brake

wheel nuts covered

Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES (RECOMMEND REPLACE)

SPARE TYRE DIRECTIONAL (FOR O/S FITMENT)

WHEEL NUTS COVERED ENGINE COVER FITTED (INSPECTION RESTRICTED)

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 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGM, 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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S960 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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