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S975 TPU

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,612 mi
Last recorded132,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 TPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,612 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front headlamps cracked but retain clear beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 132,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside front headlamps cracked but retain clear beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 127,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights cracked

Fail 18 May 2010 127,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 120,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2009 120,556 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 110,297 miles

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

tracking as all tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,159 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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S975 TPU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S975 TPU, 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 S975 TPU registered?

S975 TPU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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