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M10 SSV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 SSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,442 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 138,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement not returning correctly to stop (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,105 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 122,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 119,874 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 116,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 116,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 113,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light illuminated

clutch slipping

hand brake shroud missing

Fail 24 Nov 2006 105,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 103,371 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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M10 SSV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M10 SSV, 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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M10 SSV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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