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L30 JLH

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 145,325 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 144,323 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2009 144,323 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2008 139,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 139,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 118,268 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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L30 JLH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L30 JLH, 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 L30 JLH registered?

L30 JLH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is L30 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 JLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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