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R225 JPH

1998 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,525 mi
Last recorded172,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 JPH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 172,525 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 170,973 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 170,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 165,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 165,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 165,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 157,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 151,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 151,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 143,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant warning light on dash display at time of test

Pass 9 May 2011 135,297 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside head lamp glass

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 9 May 2011 135,297 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside head lamp glass

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 10 May 2010 129,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 121,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 109,818 miles

front number plate cracked, rear contaminated....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

wipers smear...

Fail 14 Dec 2006 102,051 miles

rear brake pads low...

wipers smear...

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

front number plate damaged , advise replacement...

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting...

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,051 miles

front number plate damaged , advise replacement...

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting...

rear brake pads low...

wipers smear...

Pass 16 Dec 2005 92,640 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 92,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake pads aprox 80% worn

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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R225 JPH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R225 JPH, 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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R225 JPH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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