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S57 GGU

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,650 mi
Last recorded204,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 GGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 204,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 204,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 197,877 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 192,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 185,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 178,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 176,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 170,438 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 170,400 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 162,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 151,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 129,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,076 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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S57 GGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S57 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S57 GGU registered?

S57 GGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S57 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 GGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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