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S980 RKU

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,284 mi
Last recorded111,284 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 RKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,284 miles

Both head lamp aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Coolant leak

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Grease leak from o/s front outer c/v boot.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PAS pipe insecure.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle has overheating fault.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiring in engine bay poorly routed/secured.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,284 miles

Both head lamp aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Coolant leak

Grease leak from o/s front outer c/v boot.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

PAS pipe insecure.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle has overheating fault.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiring in engine bay poorly routed/secured.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,247 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected.

Damage to o/s front outer wheel rim. Both n/s wheel rims buckled.

Engine surging.

Major oil leak.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 100,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Damage to o/s front outer wheel rim. Both n/s wheel rims buckled.

Engine surging.

Major oil leak.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,934 miles

centre stop inop;

Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,676 miles

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush Split

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly Buckled

Pass 27 Jun 2007 121,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside headlamp backet broken

Fail 27 Jun 2007 121,265 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 121,253 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

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 RKU is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S980 RKU, 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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What year was S980 RKU registered?

S980 RKU is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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