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S972 JPR

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 JPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 120,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

h/lamp protection covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight bind in offside rear brake

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 1 Oct 2011 97,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight bind in offside rear brake

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,037 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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S972 JPR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S972 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 27 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 S972 JPR registered?

S972 JPR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S972 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S972 JPR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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