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S683 BAA

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,924 mi
Last recorded145,924 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 BAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 145,924 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger is corroded and partially broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Large speaker box and tools in boot so unable to fully inspect inner boot floor

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment When wheel is off the floor (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lamp unit is damaged but to no effect

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 145,924 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger is corroded and partially broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Large speaker box and tools in boot so unable to fully inspect inner boot floor

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment When wheel is off the floor (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit is damaged but to no effect

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 139,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 134,030 miles

play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 127,857 miles

Boot floor has not been fully inspected as there is a large speaker box and amp plus a tool box

Both the rear tyres are slightly perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box mounting getting rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2013 121,739 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box mounting getting rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2012 112,778 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 112,778 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,019 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,176 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

minor play in nearside front steering rack arm.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front wiper blades split at ends.

plastic undertray damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,877 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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S683 BAA is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S683 BAA, 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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S683 BAA is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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