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J14 BTR

1998 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,216 mi
Last recorded182,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 BTR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2011 182,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet stay broken

front bumper lower section loose

lambda probe wiring adrift under car

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 8 May 2010 178,580 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 170,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 107,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 159,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 151,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 142,952 miles

slight bulge in o/s/r handbrake cable

Fail 23 May 2006 142,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight bulge in o/s/r handbrake cable

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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J14 BTR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 BTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 BTR registered?

J14 BTR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is J14 BTR safe to buy?

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