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S572 JSM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,030 mi
Last recorded161,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 JSM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 161,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 151,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,687 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front and rear coil springs modified

Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,243 miles

servo vacuum requires attention

various brake pipes are corroded

Offside Front tyre tread is low

both front brake hoses are slightly perished

drivers view requires attention

front and rear suspension has been modified

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre tread is low

both front brake hoses are slightly perished

drivers view requires attention

front and rear suspension has been modified

servo vacuum requires attention

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear suspention has been modified

N/s/f road wheel inner rim is dented

handbrake effort 18%

o/s/f tyre tread is low and perished

Fail 17 Aug 2015 130,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear suspention has been modified

N/s/f road wheel inner rim is dented

o/s/f tyre tread is low and perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 127,669 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front flexy brake hoses are perished

both front tyres are at the wear limit

exhaust has been modified

front and rear suspention has been modified

Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,669 miles

both front flexy brake hoses are perished

both front tyres are at the wear limit

exhaust has been modified

front and rear suspention has been modified

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 120,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and rear suspentions have bean modified

both front antiroll bar drop links have started to wear

n/s/f road wheel has a slight dent on the inner rim

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 4 Aug 2012 120,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and rear suspentions have bean modified

both front antiroll bar drop links have started to wear

n/s/f road wheel has a slight dent on the inner rim

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 110,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,146 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,687 miles

Front numberplate is starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front numberplate is starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 77,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S572 JSM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S572 JSM, 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 S572 JSM registered?

S572 JSM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S572 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 JSM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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