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S300 VRT

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,119 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,154 miles

Nearside slight play inner rack

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,807 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,328 miles

Oil leak Sump damaged ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near side tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,322 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate incorrect front & rear, BSAU number not present (6.3.1a)

Oil leak Sump damaged ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near side tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear height adjuster link adrift

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear height adjuster link adrift

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal slightly spongey

engine oil leak

negitive battery terminal loose

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongey

engine oil leak

negitive battery terminal loose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,904 miles

front discs rusty inner face

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,855 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

exhaust rattle on heat cover front box

strong advice tracking out on front both inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

exhaust rattle on heat cover front box

strong advice tracking out on front both inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,195 miles

both front tyre inner edges wearing poss tracking out

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,919 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,681 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 59,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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S300 VRT is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S300 VRT, 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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S300 VRT is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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