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S787 JGC

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,339 mi
Last recorded161,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 161,339 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 155,231 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2011 155,168 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2010 143,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 130,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,480 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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S787 JGC is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S787 JGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S787 JGC registered?

S787 JGC is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S787 JGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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