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S65 SCV

1999 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 SCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,644 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corrodind

o/s rear back plate corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 142,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs inner face corrodind

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,705 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2013 132,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 115,051 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 115,048 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,047 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 99,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,088 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 91,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,228 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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S65 SCV is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S65 SCV, 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 S65 SCV registered?

S65 SCV is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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