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S991 LWN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 LWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & tyre perishing/cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & tyre perishing/cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,387 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,757 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,622 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,510 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,885 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 54,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 LWN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S991 LWN, 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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S991 LWN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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