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S960 TWC

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 120,967 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,144 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 97,119 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 89,662 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 82,062 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 70,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 70,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 67,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TWC, 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 S960 TWC registered?

S960 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S960 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 TWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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