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S518 CNJ

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 CNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 103,396 miles

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

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)

drivers door mirror loose

Fail 3 Dec 2011 103,396 miles

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

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

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

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)

drivers door mirror loose

rear disc and brake pads worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,248 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 92,565 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 92,565 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,011 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 86,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 80,795 miles

rear pads worn to 2mm also wear on disc

Pass 19 Dec 2006 73,750 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 73,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,350 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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S518 CNJ is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S518 CNJ, 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 S518 CNJ registered?

S518 CNJ is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S518 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 CNJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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