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S3 OJG

1999 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OJG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2012 142,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note air bag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 142,202 miles

note air bag light on

Pass 5 May 2011 133,092 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 133,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 133,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake warning light showing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 164,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 164,029 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 149,676 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 149,676 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 149,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2008 129,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,197 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 95,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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 OJG is a 1999 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 OJG, 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 OJG registered?

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

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