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S186 YUY

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,506 mi
Last recorded169,506 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 YUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 169,506 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 159,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 151,695 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 144,476 miles

ADVISE only centre exhaust system bracket broken but system is secure

Fail 6 Apr 2011 144,476 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISE only centre exhaust system bracket broken but system is secure

Pass 6 Apr 2010 133,293 miles

2 segments of centre stop lamp not working

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2009 124,534 miles

auxilary belt badly cracked

engine oil leak

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

o/s parking brake lever not returning to stop

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,369 miles

signs of deterioration to n/s front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 20 Apr 2007 108,718 miles

sum bulbs out in high level brake lamp

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,660 miles

cracks in auxilary belt

nail in o/s rear tyre

small chip in windscreen n/s.

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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S186 YUY is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S186 YUY, 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 S186 YUY registered?

S186 YUY is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S186 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 YUY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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