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S997 SLB

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,298 mi
Last recorded240,298 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 SLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 240,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 235,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 231,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 225,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 210,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 210,249 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 193,346 miles

Centre brake light not fully lit.

Front drop links starting to wear.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 172,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 149,990 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 149,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 149,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 130,475 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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S997 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S997 SLB, 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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S997 SLB is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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