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S4 PMD

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 PMD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,771 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 103,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 65R15V FALKIN BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,645 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 83,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,057 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,663 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,516 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,118 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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S4 PMD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S4 PMD, 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 S4 PMD registered?

S4 PMD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S4 PMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 PMD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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