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S965 YHK

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 YHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,970 miles

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

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adjustable ride hight suspension fitted, at time of test suspension raised just enough to allow clearance of lower arms and subframe

middle/ rear exhaust clamp snapped, exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Sep 2010 84,597 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspension lowered

trim under radiator insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F drive shaft has fouled anti-roll bar(vehicle lowered).N/S/F inner wing area fouled by tyre at sometime(loaded).

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F anti roll bar has fouled drive shaft(possibly under full load or heavy cornering.)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,976 miles

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

front cover under bumper and radiator insecure

rear of exhaust close to rear axle beam

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,317 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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S965 YHK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S965 YHK, 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 S965 YHK registered?

S965 YHK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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