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S49 JLX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,315 miles

CAR IS BADLY OVER HEATED

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

CAR IS BADLY OVER HEATED

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 92,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in 2 front steering arms

Slight play in rear axle bushes, both sides

Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in 2 front steering arms

Slight play in rear axle bushes, both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 80,755 miles

wear in both nearside and offside steering rack track rods

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,025 miles

FREE PLAY STARTING IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,729 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,720 miles

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

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

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 JLX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S49 JLX, 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 S49 JLX registered?

S49 JLX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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