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J5 BLT

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,305 mi
Last recorded153,305 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 153,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 152,523 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 152,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 151,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 150,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 149,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 148,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 144,552 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 141,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 140,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 130,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 113,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack gaitor not fitted correct

stone chips on screen

Fail 9 Mar 2009 108,856 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack gaitor not fitted correct

stone chips on screen

Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,357 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 106,357 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,247 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level brake light has one led inop

Pass 8 Apr 2006 100,614 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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J5 BLT is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J5 BLT, 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 J5 BLT registered?

J5 BLT is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is J5 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BLT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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