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S721 MCS

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,379 mi
Last recorded181,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 MCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 181,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 164,360 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 137,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 101,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 101,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 88,897 miles

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)

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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S721 MCS is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S721 MCS, 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 S721 MCS registered?

S721 MCS is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S721 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 MCS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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