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S968 VBL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,791 mi
Last recorded168,791 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2010 168,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 161,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 154,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 143,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 130,968 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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S968 VBL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S968 VBL, 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 S968 VBL registered?

S968 VBL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S968 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 VBL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S968 VBL have outstanding finance?

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