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S980 BVK

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,054 mi
Last recorded191,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 191,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 179,498 miles

center box cprroded ehaust

oil leakijg

Pass 14 Nov 2012 167,184 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and unevenly worn

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Fail 14 Nov 2012 167,182 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded and unevenly worn

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Nov 2011 152,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 138,698 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 127,047 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,719 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil dip stick holder brocken

Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil dip stick holder brocken

Fail 3 Oct 2007 114,344 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

air bag warning light on

front discs corroded

oil leak

slight play o/o/f wheel

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,344 miles

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

air bag warning light on

front discs corroded

oil leak

slight play o/o/f wheel

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,348 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 108,307 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake noise and discs rusting

Pass 20 Oct 2005 104,817 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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S980 BVK is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S980 BVK, 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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S980 BVK is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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