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S972 BVK

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,724 mi
Last recorded178,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 178,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 172,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 164,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 164,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 158,397 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seat adjuster sticking

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 152,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 142,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear axle bushes worn

rear no plate faded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 142,800 miles

Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear axle bushes worn

rear no plate faded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 131,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 131,908 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,885 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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S972 BVK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S972 BVK, 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 S972 BVK registered?

S972 BVK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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