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S835 JCS

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,521 mi
Last recorded167,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 167,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 162,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2022 162,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 43KG (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 157,952 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 157,952 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 May 2020 153,494 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 147,321 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 128,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,951 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,461 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 66,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 58,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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S835 JCS is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S835 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 S835 JCS registered?

S835 JCS is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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