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S556 DOX

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 DOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,424 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,274 miles

airbag light covered up unable to check.

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly blowing.

n/s rear shocking has misting around it.

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,273 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly blowing.

n/s rear shocking has misting around it.

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2013 86,728 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,929 miles

advise wind screen wipers opperate but slowly

Pass 12 Aug 2006 56,089 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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S556 DOX is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S556 DOX, 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 S556 DOX registered?

S556 DOX is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S556 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 DOX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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