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JRZ 2685

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,108 mi
Last recorded215,108 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 2685
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 215,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 212,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 210,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 205,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 194,354 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 194,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 190,098 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 190,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 181,240 miles

Nearside front tyre cut & tread worn low

Offside rear brake binding lightly

Offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 181,240 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut & tread worn low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding lightly

Offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 172,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F brake disc inner face in poor condition

Radiator leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 172,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F brake disc inner face in poor condition

Radiator leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 165,400 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 165,400 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 157,758 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2006 145,527 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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JRZ 2685 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JRZ 2685, 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 JRZ 2685 registered?

JRZ 2685 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is JRZ 2685 safe to buy?

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