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S33 UWU

1999 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,313 mi
Last recorded139,313 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 139,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 137,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 137,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 132,964 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,332 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,155 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,911 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat cracked at flange (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 114,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat cracked at flange (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,515 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has one led not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a slight split on inner sidewall detected

Fail 26 Nov 2016 110,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has one led not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroding

nearside front tyre has a slight split on inner sidewall detected

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,652 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,565 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,217 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,996 miles

dipstick tube broken

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear bushes in both front lower arms starting to unbond

very slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,791 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,835 miles

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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S33 UWU is a 1999 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S33 UWU, 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 S33 UWU registered?

S33 UWU is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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