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S991 HGC

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 119,302 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust clamp broken

fuel hose to fuel filter is badly deteriorated - not leaking

Fail 15 May 2020 119,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjustor doesnt move headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust clamp broken

fuel hose to fuel filter is badly deteriorated - not leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,789 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fuel pipe perished

Fail 22 Mar 2019 118,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,235 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated.cracking in outer tread.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,238 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated.cracking in outer tread.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 117,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cv boot perished and cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,913 miles

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s headlamp aim marginally low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,377 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,724 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 71,724 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,072 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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S991 HGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S991 HGC, 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 S991 HGC registered?

S991 HGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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