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S960 LLM

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,904 mi
Last recorded48,904 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 LLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 48,904 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 48,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,583 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front tyres getting low

Fail 25 Aug 2021 34,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,227 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,423 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,687 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,685 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 LLM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

S960 LLM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S960 LLM safe to buy?

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