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S499 RGW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

246,654 mi
Last recorded246,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 RGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 246,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 238,156 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 238,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 230,562 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 224,206 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

engine showing sign of oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 224,206 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine showing sign of oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2014 217,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 209,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 201,177 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch faulty

Fail 8 Nov 2012 201,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch faulty

Fail 3 Aug 2011 199,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 199,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 185,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 171,052 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded close to limit.

front registration plate deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 153,297 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2008 153,244 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2007 124,458 miles

signs of nearside rear brake being HOT!

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,637 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 105,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RGW is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGW, 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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What year was S499 RGW registered?

S499 RGW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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