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S974 TWC

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,899 mi
Last recorded126,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 TWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,899 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 127,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front+rear discs worn

off side head lamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 117,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 112,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S974 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S974 TWC, 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 S974 TWC registered?

S974 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S974 TWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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