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R515 JPF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 JPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 116,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 113,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,444 miles

Brake pipes corroded all in places

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,998 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 106,967 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 96,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,357 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 89,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,703 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,806 miles

Rear number plate background slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 60,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R515 JPF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R515 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 R515 JPF registered?

R515 JPF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R515 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 JPF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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