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J888 LAV

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 LAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,447 miles

rear pads worn very low

windscreen chipped

wiper blades could be better

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear pads worn very low

windscreen chipped

wiper blades could be better

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside front door has dropped on hinges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 95,704 miles

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

power steering pipe to pump damp, recommend attention.

rear discs slightly corroded and scored.

slight cut to o/s/f inner tyre wall.

slight water damage to front and rear number plates.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

power steering pipe to pump damp, recommend attention.

rear discs slightly corroded and scored.

slight cut to o/s/f inner tyre wall.

slight water damage to front and rear number plates.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,802 miles

driver's door drops

offside rear axle beam bush poorly located

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perishing

driver's door drops

offside rear axle beam bush poorly located

rear wiper blade split; windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,066 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,781 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 58,745 miles

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

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

1. Slight wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,567 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J888 LAV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J888 LAV, 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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J888 LAV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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