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R344 JNA

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,444 mi
Last recorded134,444 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 JNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 134,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,165 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 108,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 101,110 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,783 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 55,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brakes low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,579 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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R344 JNA is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R344 JNA, 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 R344 JNA registered?

R344 JNA is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R344 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 JNA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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