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M90 JJA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,694 mi
Last recorded186,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 JJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 186,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust clamps & mountings corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 186,694 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust clamps & mountings corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 174,060 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 174,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 168,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 162,371 miles

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

keep check on rear number plate condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 152,553 miles

keep check on rear number plate condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 139,185 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The rear number plate is slightly faded

There is a slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 139,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The rear number plate is slightly faded

There is a slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,269 miles

The rear number plate is faded in places

The windscreen has a stone chip but not in the drivers view

Fail 10 Sep 2007 124,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

The rear number plate is faded in places

The windscreen has a stone chip but not in the drivers view

Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,665 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Heat shield behind the fuel tank insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2005 97,801 miles

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

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

Plastic trim near fuel tank damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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M90 JJA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M90 JJA, 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 M90 JJA registered?

M90 JJA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is M90 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 JJA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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