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S499 AWK

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 AWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 142,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 135,068 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 135,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 127,550 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 127,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 125,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 123,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,141 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,362 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deterating.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 92,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray missing

radiator leaking slightly from seam

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 64,007 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S499 AWK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black 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 A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S499 AWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S499 AWK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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