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S980 NFJ

1999 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 NFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2015 159,437 miles

all steel brake pipes coverd in underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2014 147,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 142,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,806 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 113,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,730 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,420 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 95,238 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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S980 NFJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S980 NFJ, 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 S980 NFJ registered?

S980 NFJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S980 NFJ safe to buy?

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