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S969 TEW

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 TEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,320 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Fail 13 Dec 2017 105,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,639 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,029 miles

both rear tyres perished

cat/centre exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken

centre exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

cat/centre exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken

centre exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,382 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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S969 TEW is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S969 TEW, 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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S969 TEW is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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