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S3 FMD

2005 Audi S3

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,128 mi
Last recorded110,128 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi S379,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FMD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,128 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

offside and nearside front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,053 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 102,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,651 miles

centre propshaft centre joint dust cover split

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm back bush

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre propshaft centre joint dust cover split

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm back bush

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

exhaust shieeld broken engine under tray missing front both wheel splich broknn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,812 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,407 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,030 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 FMD is a 2005 Audi S3 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 79,062 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 S3 FMD, 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 21 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S3 FMD registered?

S3 FMD is a 2005 Audi S3, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is S3 FMD safe to buy?

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