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S49 DWL

1999 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,906 mi
Last recorded163,906 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 163,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 154,826 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and outer wall been run flat

offside front wishbone bush worn and perished and slight play

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,826 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and outer wall been run flat

offside front wishbone bush worn and perished and slight play

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 15 Feb 2014 146,179 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 146,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,826 miles

Front passenger seat belt clip cover missing

Low oil level

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 135,826 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger seat belt clip cover missing

Low oil level

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,899 miles

Front PAX seat belt buckle covers missing

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 127,509 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front PAX seat belt buckle covers missing

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,952 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 104,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 94,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 57,601 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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S49 DWL is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S49 DWL, 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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S49 DWL is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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