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R342 JPF

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 JPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 125,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,101 miles

Front registration plate delaminated 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 20 Jun 2015 117,089 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front 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 18 Jun 2014 114,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,553 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 98,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,686 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,799 miles

inner edges of the front brake discs are corroding slightly, not excessive at present

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,354 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 88,354 miles

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

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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R342 JPF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R342 JPF, 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 R342 JPF registered?

R342 JPF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R342 JPF safe to buy?

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