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S823 JGF

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 JGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,385 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 May 2017 114,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 May 2017 114,060 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only osf working (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned position lamp same brightness as stop lamp (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 107,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 107,763 miles

Direction indicators not working no indicators working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative no hazards working (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 99,559 miles

light perishing noted to o/s/r outer wall of tyre

Fail 2 May 2015 99,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light perishing noted to o/s/r outer wall of tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 93,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 88,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 88,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear discs worn low

Pass 14 May 2012 84,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,593 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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S823 JGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S823 JGF, 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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S823 JGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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