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S794 JCS

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,105 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,141 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,141 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 99,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,921 miles

dampness o/s/front shockabsorber †front discs worn unable to see fully

Fail 18 Jul 2007 88,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

dampness o/s/front shockabsorber †front discs worn unable to see fully

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 76,541 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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S794 JCS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S794 JCS, 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 S794 JCS registered?

S794 JCS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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