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S638 OGW

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 OGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

exhaust system centre mount weak

exhaust system front clamp weak {rear of catylst}

slight o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,629 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,203 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount adrift but system secure

rear brake discs worn

screen stone chipped

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 117,203 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mount adrift but system secure

rear brake discs worn

screen stone chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,367 miles

adv front tyres waring on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,967 miles

engine oil leak

nail in near side rear tyre

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2009 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nail in near side rear tyre

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,920 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 97,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tail gate b/light bulb n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,195 miles

O/S Mirror glass begin: to slightly deteriorate.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 67,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S638 OGW 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 69.2%.

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 S638 OGW, 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 S638 OGW registered?

S638 OGW is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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