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S947 JPR

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,995 mi
Last recorded142,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 JPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,995 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 142,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 137,842 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 133,379 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 133,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 117,664 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 117,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 111,457 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,482 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005
Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,587 miles

Handbrake binding slightly on nearside rear - brakes may need attention

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)

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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S947 JPR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S947 JPR, 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 S947 JPR registered?

S947 JPR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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