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S501 JLN

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,262 mi
Last recorded149,262 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 JLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 149,262 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 12 Jun 2015 144,880 miles

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

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

advises rear springs rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,682 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,132 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 115,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,559 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 110,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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)

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2010 105,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 98,510 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,175 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 85,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,207 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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S501 JLN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S501 JLN, 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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S501 JLN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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