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S3 GDE

1999 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 133,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal sticks

pas door trim loose

Fail 16 Oct 2019 133,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal sticks

pas door trim loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,956 miles

suspect n/s rear coil spring broken

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect n/s rear coil spring broken

suspect to cat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,341 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 101,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,636 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,012 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,064 miles

advise new nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,765 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 70,765 miles

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

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 GDE is a 1999 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GDE, 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 S3 GDE registered?

S3 GDE is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is S3 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 GDE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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