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S3 TDG

1999 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,645 mi
Last recorded170,645 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi S3106,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 170,645 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Difficult to catch closed but does latch closed. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 170,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency [ just within acceptable limits]

Pass 2 Apr 2020 164,820 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fluffy dice ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Apr 2020 164,820 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fluffy dice ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 157,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,842 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 148,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 140,582 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 140,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 132,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,641 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,452 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 117,448 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,669 miles

n/s wiper blade small split

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,962 miles

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

c orrosion to both rear brake discs

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 67,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TDG is a 1999 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TDG, 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 TDG registered?

S3 TDG is a 1999 Audi S3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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