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S3 FAK

1999 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FAK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 100,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 100,194 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 98,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 98,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

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 20 Aug 2009 68,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,885 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 FAK is a 1999 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAK, 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

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What year was S3 FAK registered?

S3 FAK is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is S3 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FAK shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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