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R414 JMV

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,118 mi
Last recorded202,118 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 JMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 202,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs are lipped and worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 202,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs are lipped and worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 196,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 183,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

bonnet safty catch stiking

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

n/s/r centre hub cap missing

no n/s/f sidelight working

o/s/r hand brake linkage not fully returning

plastic couers fitted over parts of susp.

slight damage to lower sil lip

Pass 14 Dec 2009 183,544 miles

no n/s/f sidelight working

n/s/r centre hub cap missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

bonnet safty catch stiking

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

o/s/r hand brake linkage not fully returning

plastic couers fitted over parts of susp.

slight damage to lower sil lip

Pass 20 Dec 2008 172,819 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 172,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 162,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 145,714 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 148,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 140,040 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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R414 JMV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R414 JMV, 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 R414 JMV registered?

R414 JMV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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