MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyre valve stems perished
chip in windscreen
nearside front shock damp
nearside headlamp beam pattern poor
nearside inner rack joint slight play
offside front outer sill damaged
both rear tyre valve stems perished
chip in windscreen
nearside front shock damp
nearside headlamp beam pattern poor
nearside inner rack joint slight play
offside front outer sill damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers window does not operate
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S85 JLU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 S85 JLU, 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 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S85 JLU?
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What year was S85 JLU registered?
S85 JLU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 1999.
Is S85 JLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 JLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S85 JLU have outstanding finance?
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