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S806 JTF

1998 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,006 mi
Last recorded171,006 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 JTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 171,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust centre section mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust pipe loose in centre sleeve

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 169,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 159,140 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 145,715 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Sep 2010 145,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,755 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 132,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 118,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 118,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,158 miles

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 82,918 miles

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

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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S806 JTF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S806 JTF, 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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S806 JTF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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