MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhuast heat sheald loose †both rear brake discs corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S970 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S970 BPN, 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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S970 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S970 BPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S970 BPN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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