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S996 BPN

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,737 mi
Last recorded166,737 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 166,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides front tyre valves perishing

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2017 166,555 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides front tyre valves perishing

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated and cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2016 159,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate slightly deteriorated and cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2015 155,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 150,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 150,420 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,575 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,207 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 121,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,938 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre mishaped

Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,619 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,149 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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S996 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S996 BPN, 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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S996 BPN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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