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S98 SNA

1998 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,915 mi
Last recorded138,915 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 SNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 138,915 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 138,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 130,838 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 122,172 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 114,761 miles

offside front suspension rear rubber bush detoriated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 109,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 91,700 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SNA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SNA, 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 S98 SNA registered?

S98 SNA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 SNA safe to buy?

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