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529 JWD

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration529 JWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 90,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,288 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 84,878 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 84,854 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 82,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip to windscreen

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip to windscreen

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,978 miles

All brake discs corroded (rear more so)

Both head light beam images poor!

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 73,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,899 miles

front tyres tread low

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2007 61,232 miles

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2006 56,878 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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529 JWD is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 529 JWD, 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 529 JWD registered?

529 JWD is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is 529 JWD safe to buy?

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