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S3 DUO

1999 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DUO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 112,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 112,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,784 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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S3 DUO is a 1999 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S3 DUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 DUO?

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What year was S3 DUO registered?

S3 DUO is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is S3 DUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 DUO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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