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S130 PSR

1999 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,812 mi
Last recorded170,812 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 PSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 170,812 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 170,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2011 164,563 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2011 164,563 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2010 152,529 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside headlamp glass cracked

undertrims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2010 152,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside headlamp glass cracked

undertrims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2010 148,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 148,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 137,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 125,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 121,162 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMPS RUSTY AND THIN.O/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.N/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY MISS SHAPE.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 115,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 115,120 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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S130 PSR is a 1999 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S130 PSR, 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.

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S130 PSR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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