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S580 WNM

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,685 mi
Last recorded52,685 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 WNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 52,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,522 miles

engine cover

Fail 12 Oct 2023 45,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover

Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,219 miles

Nearside Rear tgyre outer side wall starting to perish.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,459 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,764 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,836 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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S580 WNM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S580 WNM, 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 S580 WNM registered?

S580 WNM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S580 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 WNM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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