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S989 JPR

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 JPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,595 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,460 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,456 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted due to high CO reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,074 miles

emissions only just meet requirements

Fail 26 Sep 2019 97,074 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o.s.r. pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions only just meet requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oily residue on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

indicator switch loose in operation

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear started to oxides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded started to oxides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear started to oxides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded started to oxides (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

pin hole in n/s/f inner drive shaft boot

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,846 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,658 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osr and nsr axle bush bonding deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,462 miles

crack in front registration plate

Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in front registration plate

part of high level brake lamp not working

power steering pump drive belt deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,369 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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S989 JPR is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S989 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 S989 JPR registered?

S989 JPR is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S989 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 JPR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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