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S31 JXM

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,884 mi
Last recorded175,884 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 175,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 171,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 167,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 152,675 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension ride height level arm bent

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 147,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 146,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 137,066 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2017 126,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 126,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 117,959 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,745 miles

o/s cv gaiter perished leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,744 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,084 miles

Airbag light stays on

Both rear tyre's perishing

N/S/R Tyre on 2 and 3mm

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,723 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

front and rear brake disc's worn and in poor condition

o\s\rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

front and rear brake disc's worn and in poor condition

o\s\rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,589 miles

Air bag light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,503 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 62,007 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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S31 JXM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S31 JXM, 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 S31 JXM registered?

S31 JXM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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