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S979 TWC

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 TWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 126,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s rear road wheel slightly seized. all discs slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 126,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear road wheel slightly seized. all discs slight wear. under-trays & covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 123,162 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 123,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside door mirror is damaged.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 115,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 109,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 84,989 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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S979 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S979 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 S979 TWC registered?

S979 TWC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S979 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S979 TWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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