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R255 JYJ

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 JYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,762 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,639 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,411 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R255 JYJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R255 JYJ, 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 R255 JYJ registered?

R255 JYJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R255 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 JYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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