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P19 JJC

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 JJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011

AFTERMARKET INDUCTION KIT FITTED.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES POORLY SPACED (LEGIBLE).

LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS.

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR MOUNT WORN

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION.

REPLACEMENT (LEATHER)SEATS FRONT VERY POORLY FITTED DO NOT ADJUST FORWARD AND BACKWARDS.

TINTED WINDOWS.

Fail 12 May 2011

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

AFTERMARKET INDUCTION KIT FITTED.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES POORLY SPACED (LEGIBLE).

LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS.

LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR MOUNT WORN

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR CONDITION.

REPLACEMENT (LEATHER)SEATS FRONT VERY POORLY FITTED DO NOT ADJUST FORWARD AND BACKWARDS.

TINTED WINDOWS.

Pass 18 May 2010
Pass 20 May 2009

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalytic converter not fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 95,361 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 76,388 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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P19 JJC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P19 JJC, 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 P19 JJC registered?

P19 JJC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is P19 JJC safe to buy?

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