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S3 OAJ

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,243 mi
Last recorded193,243 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OAJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 193,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 191,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,170 miles

Headlamp auto level sensors inop front and rear

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

repeater lamps appear temporary

Fail 11 Jun 2012 191,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp auto level sensors inop front and rear

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 173,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 161,628 miles

ADVISE, REAR COIL SPRINGS DETERIORATING.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 148,654 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 148,654 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 132,241 miles

n/s/r indicator lens slightly cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2008 132,025 miles

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

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

n/s/r indicator lens slightly cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 104,682 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OAJ is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

S3 OAJ is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is S3 OAJ safe to buy?

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