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S765 RRJ

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 RRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 93,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 78,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2014 78,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 63,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 29 Apr 2011 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,918 miles

All four tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

All four tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,475 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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S765 RRJ is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S765 RRJ, 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 S765 RRJ registered?

S765 RRJ is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S765 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 RRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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