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S789 YAD

1999 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 YAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 100,646 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 100,646 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 96,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2014 90,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 90,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 83,068 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 77,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,125 miles

both front tyres worn

fuel filter wet with diesel

wear both sides front upper strut mounts

Fail 8 May 2009 60,125 miles

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

both front tyres worn

fuel filter wet with diesel

wear both sides front upper strut mounts

Pass 7 May 2008 55,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,359 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low and uneven

play in both sides front upper strut mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,537 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,537 miles

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

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

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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S789 YAD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S789 YAD, 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 S789 YAD registered?

S789 YAD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S789 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 YAD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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