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S805 EGK

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,320 mi
Last recorded141,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 141,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 141,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,521 miles

Nearside Front arb link bush slight wear

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

both front tyre inner edges worn

slight movement at n/s inner tie rod

Pass 1 Aug 2015 130,933 miles

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

slight play at n/s tie rod

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 125,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,341 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2011 117,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 108,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,192 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 99,694 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 99,694 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 92,545 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,708 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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S805 EGK is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S805 EGK, 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 S805 EGK registered?

S805 EGK is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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