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J555 SHP

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,580 mi
Last recorded124,580 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 SHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in near side rear w bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 120,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in near side rear w bearing

Fail 7 May 2009 104,035 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 104,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 97,582 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 97,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 79,482 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,668 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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J555 SHP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J555 SHP, 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 J555 SHP registered?

J555 SHP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is J555 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 SHP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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