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S62 GGU

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 GGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,518 miles

Front both sides tyres slightly deteriorated on edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 142,518 miles

Front both sides tyres slightly deteriorated on edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp was cleared at the time of testing (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,984 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 118,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,320 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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S62 GGU is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 S62 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.

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What year was S62 GGU registered?

S62 GGU is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S62 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 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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