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D2 HTY

1999 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 HTY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,617 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

rear wheel bearing dangerously loose, brakes not tested, due to weakness in wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,700 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 105,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no cat

Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,911 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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D2 HTY is a 1999 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D2 HTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D2 HTY registered?

D2 HTY is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is D2 HTY safe to buy?

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