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S853 JDF

1998 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 JDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 103,886 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed door not latching (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers/letters are slightly covered by tape and no border (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding probable hand brake fault (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working no stop lamps working at rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,021 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes

offside hand brake reading low

rear springs corroded

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both front strut top mountings

wear offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,355 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front arm rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

HANDBRAKE READING 17%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes

offside hand brake reading low

rear springs corroded

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both front strut top mountings

wear offside front shock absorber

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,199 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe

offside handbrake reading low

offside mirror cracked

rear springs corroded

wear and pitting rear discs

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

HANDBRAKE READING 18%, MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 16%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe

offside handbrake reading low

offside mirror cracked

rear springs corroded

wear and pitting rear discs

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,419 miles

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

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion rear brake pipes to caliper

corrosion rear brake pipes to hose

wear nearside front antiroll bar "D" bush

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,861 miles

both rear brakes nearing bind limit

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

nearside front tyre low outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear tyre low inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wear both front strut top mountings

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,769 miles

carbon monoxide content irratic at fast idle

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

hydro carbon content irratic at fast idle

rear brake bind nearing limit

slight corrosion rear section front to rear nearside brake pipe

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,425 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,417 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

handbrake slightly poor

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,318 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,421 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,221 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,269 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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S853 JDF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S853 JDF, 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 S853 JDF registered?

S853 JDF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S853 JDF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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