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S523 HGP

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,730 mi
Last recorded183,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 183,730 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 slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2014 179,526 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cracked below wiper sweep

Pass 8 Jul 2013 172,296 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn, advise attention.

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing, advise attention.

Both front indicator bulbs show fair amount of white light.

Front brake discs corroded/worn.

N/s/f top suspension mounting plate loose, advise attention.

O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

O/s/r tyre low tread depth.

PAS pipe corroded.

Rear sections ( main & radius arm ) of metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in o/s/f steering track rod.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 172,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front anti roll bar links worn, advise attention.

Both front flexible brake hoses perishing, advise attention.

Both front indicator bulbs show fair amount of white light.

Front brake discs corroded/worn.

N/s/f top suspension mounting plate loose, advise attention.

O/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

O/s/r tyre low tread depth.

PAS pipe corroded.

Rear sections ( main & radius arm ) of metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in o/s/f steering track rod.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 163,820 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,334 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play

o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2011 153,255 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play

o/s/f steering rack end socket has some play

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 143,481 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depth on legal lomit (Advise attention)

both rear axke bushes have fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

o/s rackend socket has some play

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 24 Nov 2008 136,600 miles

Centre exhaust mounting starting to crack.

Rear axle bushes starting to perish/crack.

Slight play in o/s steering track rod.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 136,506 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting starting to crack.

Rear axle bushes starting to perish/crack.

Slight play in o/s steering track rod.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 128,744 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 128,744 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 110,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 110,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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S523 HGP is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S523 HGP, 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 S523 HGP registered?

S523 HGP is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S523 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 HGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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