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98 BSS

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 BSS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

adaptive light fault indicated on dash

Pass 9 May 2025 60,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2024 51,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,180 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear tyres cracks within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 29,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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98 BSS is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 98 BSS, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 98 BSS registered?

98 BSS is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is 98 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 BSS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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