MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded - both rear coil springs corroded
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracking sound from steering rack when going lock to lock. but feels smooth in operation..
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
cracking sound from steering rack when going lock to lock. but feels smooth in operation..
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S218 JLW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 S218 JLW, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S218 JLW registered?
S218 JLW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S218 JLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S218 JLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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