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S974 YNO

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 YNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 181,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot laden preventing full inspection

oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 12 May 2015 181,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot laden preventing full inspection

oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 12 May 2014 165,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 165,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 158,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 149,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear coil spring broken at the extreme end

Fail 15 Jul 2011 141,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs rusting across braking surface

Pass 15 Jul 2011 141,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs rusting across braking surface

Pass 2 Jul 2010 134,352 miles

both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats in place

head lamps on lower limit for mot spec

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s wiper blade bent

o/s/f side light dim

very slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 30 Jun 2010 134,352 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats in place

head lamps on lower limit for mot spec

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s wiper blade bent

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r brake has slight restricted free movement

very slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,503 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

centre exhaust bracket broken(still supporting exhaust)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,429 miles

centre exhast mount corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,283 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,245 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge

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 YNO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YNO, 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 S974 YNO registered?

S974 YNO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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