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OJZ 3740

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 3740
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,753 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

exhaust centre section deteriorated

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brake disc guards corroded

slight movement in O/S/F and N/S/R wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all metal brakepipes covered in grease

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,954 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,321 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,256 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 91,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,355 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 81,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 77,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 66,348 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 66,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,282 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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OJZ 3740 is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OJZ 3740, 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 OJZ 3740 registered?

OJZ 3740 is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is OJZ 3740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJZ 3740 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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