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S74 JRN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 JRN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 132,436 miles

23% imbalance at front brakes.

Corrosion setting into brake discs.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake cable outer burst and compiling.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 132,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed, corroded and blowing. (7.1.2)

23% imbalance at front brakes.

Corrosion setting into brake discs.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake cables outer burst and compiling.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,243 miles

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 131,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak at water pump

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,435 miles

eng oil low

front no plate delaminated

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

spare below 1.6 mm

Fail 18 Mar 2015 128,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eng oil low

front no plate delaminated

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/r tail light unit slight damage

spare below 1.6 mm

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,441 miles

slight wear both rear suspension bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2014 127,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear both rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,255 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,131 miles

2 REAR LIGHT UNITS CRACKED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 120,128 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

2 REAR LIGHT UNITS CRACKED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2011 112,974 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 112,966 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,705 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 102,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

O/S/RLIGHT CRACKED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 81,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,841 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,062 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 64,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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S74 JRN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 S74 JRN, 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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S74 JRN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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