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S988 JMO

1998 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 JMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,547 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,642 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,953 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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S988 JMO is a 1998 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S988 JMO, 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 S988 JMO registered?

S988 JMO is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S988 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 JMO 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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