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S988 RRL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 RRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,116 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 135,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,589 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 134,280 miles

front brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 129,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 125,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 119,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 119,078 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 117,652 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty but still work

Fail 15 Dec 2010 117,652 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

rear discs rusty but still work

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,085 miles

front number plate poor

rear discs poor

Fail 16 Dec 2009 115,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front number plate poor

rear discs poor

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,284 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 112,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of both front brake discs.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,844 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,948 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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S988 RRL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S988 RRL, 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 S988 RRL registered?

S988 RRL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S988 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 RRL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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