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S590 YAN

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 YAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,065 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery flat.

exhaust blow downpipe area.

loud exhaust

o/s drive shaft fouling anti roll bar.

o/s/f lower rearmost wishbone bush starting to break away from sleeve.

suspension modifications. limited travel.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,606 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery flat.

exhaust blow downpipe area.

loud exhaust

o/s drive shaft fouling anti roll bar.

o/s/f lower rearmost wishbone bush starting to break away from sleeve.

suspension modifications. limited travel.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 82,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 64,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,845 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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S590 YAN is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 S590 YAN, 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 S590 YAN registered?

S590 YAN is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S590 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S590 YAN 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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