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XUX 79S

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 79S
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 174,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 169,509 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 156,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was wet at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle was wet at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 141,156 miles

nearside front inner track rod has slight amount of play

nearside rear tyre cracked on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge and cracked on outer sidewall

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 23 Jan 2012 141,156 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front inner track rod has slight amount of play

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge and close to leagal limit

nearside rear tyre cracked on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge and cracked on outer sidewall

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 20 Jan 2011 133,178 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2011 133,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 124,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 116,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 111,132 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,169 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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XUX 79S is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUX 79S, 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 XUX 79S registered?

XUX 79S is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is XUX 79S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 79S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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