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S829 UCF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 UCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,356 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,763 miles

low on fuel light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,382 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,198 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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S829 UCF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S829 UCF, 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 S829 UCF registered?

S829 UCF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S829 UCF safe to buy?

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