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S799 JRH

1998 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,433 mi
Last recorded208,433 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 JRH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 208,433 miles

brake fluid level low.

offside head light glass damaged.

wipers smearing.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 208,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid level low.

offside head light glass damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 205,367 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside outer sill

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2011 205,349 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

clutch/gearbox worn

damage to offside headlamp

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 193,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 170,340 miles

Near side door mirror glass cracked.

Off side headlamp lens cracked, also misted.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 170,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Near side door mirror glass cracked.

Off side headlamp lens cracked, also misted.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,894 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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S799 JRH is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S799 JRH, 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 S799 JRH registered?

S799 JRH is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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