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S960 UTU

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,289 mi
Last recorded147,289 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 UTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 147,289 miles

slight blow from front pipe

Fail 18 Mar 2013 147,187 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

a.b.s light on intermiitently

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,365 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,715 miles

crack in windscreen

inner sides of front brake discs corroded

r/n/s tyre showing signs of wear

r/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Feb 2011 129,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack in windscreen

inner sides of front brake discs corroded

r/n/s tyre showing signs of wear

r/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 121,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 113,478 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 113,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,325 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust mid mount broken but exhaust secure

exhaust system corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 99,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,514 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 UTU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

S960 UTU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S960 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 UTU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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