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S980 KGM

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,932 mi
Last recorded189,932 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 189,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 184,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks

Fail 21 Nov 2017 184,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks

Fail 21 Nov 2017 184,027 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks

Pass 7 Jul 2016 176,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2016 176,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2014 161,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 161,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear handbrake levers not fully returning

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 126,081 miles

Bad join in N/S/F tyre inner wall

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 126,077 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bad join in N/S/F tyre inner wall

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,368 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 101,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 72,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 63,023 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 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KGM, 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 KGM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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