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S695 JHP

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 JHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,861 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 165,585 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 165,585 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 163,199 miles

number plates †window tints

Pass 15 Sep 2006 148,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 136,134 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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S695 JHP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S695 JHP, 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 S695 JHP registered?

S695 JHP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S695 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S695 JHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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