MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNTS WORN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE WORN/TWISTED
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNTS WORN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S543 SFH is a 1999 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S543 SFH, 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 S543 SFH registered?
S543 SFH is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 1999.
Is S543 SFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for S543 SFH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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