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S862 JGN

1998 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 JGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,365 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,552 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,768 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,978 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,694 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 45,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 45,376 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 43,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,319 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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S862 JGN is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 S862 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

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What year was S862 JGN registered?

S862 JGN is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S862 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 JGN 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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