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S870 JGF

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,003 mi
Last recorded72,003 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 JGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 61,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 51,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,866 miles

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 33,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 22,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 22,036 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S870 JGF is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S870 JGF, 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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S870 JGF is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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