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S981 BPN

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,584 mi
Last recorded148,584 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 148,584 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 142,780 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,329 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 129,236 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 129,236 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all under panels in place

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 118,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint slight play rear brake pads difficult to assess o/s/f tyre side wall protection slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,779 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f seat belt rubs cover when completely extended †wiper blades poor †n/s/r tyre out of shape †reverse lights u/s †chip in zone b

Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S981 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue 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 S981 BPN, 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 S981 BPN registered?

S981 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S981 BPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 BPN 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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