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S98 NAL

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,922 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,851 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower baffles loose inside rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre buldge and cut on outer tyre wall ,showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower baffles loose inside rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,872 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,535 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,606 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 39,490 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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S98 NAL is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S98 NAL, 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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S98 NAL is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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