MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Bad join in N/S/F tyre inner wall
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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