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S74 JLM

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 JLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 50,752 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 50,752 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,531 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,263 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,963 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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S74 JLM is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black 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 S74 JLM, 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 S74 JLM registered?

S74 JLM is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S74 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 JLM 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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