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S52 PSR

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 PSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,195 miles

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,700 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 82,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008
Fail 21 Dec 2007 75,336 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,382 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 66,382 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,806 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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S52 PSR is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S52 PSR, 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 S52 PSR registered?

S52 PSR is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S52 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 PSR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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