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S964 NOD

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 NOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 129,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front & offside rear tyres perishing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,026 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

Offside front & offside rear tyres perishing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,705 miles

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

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly (close to legal limit

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 113,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,603 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,603 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Mar 2008 98,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,974 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,688 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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S964 NOD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S964 NOD, 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 S964 NOD registered?

S964 NOD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S964 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S964 NOD 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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