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S73 SVK

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 SVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 127,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F inner rack joint play

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 127,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

advise centre section of exaust heat sheild loose,

all brake discs rusty

rear washer inop no water coming out.

small chip on osf headlight

Pass 23 Jan 2010 100,263 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excessive play nearside front inner track rod ball

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,984 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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S73 SVK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S73 SVK, 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 S73 SVK registered?

S73 SVK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S73 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 SVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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