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S977 RNK

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,245 mi
Last recorded67,245 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 RNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 52,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,353 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,583 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,167 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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S977 RNK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S977 RNK, 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 S977 RNK registered?

S977 RNK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S977 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S977 RNK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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