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S831 JGN

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 JGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 129,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,373 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 110,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 83,747 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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S831 JGN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S831 JGN, 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

How do I check the history of S831 JGN?

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What year was S831 JGN registered?

S831 JGN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S831 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 JGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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