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S836 SBE

1999 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 SBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 110,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 110,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 107,096 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 107,096 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 103,447 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 99,455 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 99,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,228 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 96,228 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 92,366 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 92,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 89,346 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 89,346 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 86,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 86,114 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 81,554 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,535 miles

Front undertray is smashed and hanging down. Advise removal

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

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

Please be aware, there is a nail in both the N/S/R tyre and the N/S/F tyre.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate, advise replacement

Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front undertray is smashed and hanging down. Advise removal

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

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

Please be aware, there is a nail in both the N/S/R tyre and the N/S/F tyre.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate, advise replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,279 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 63,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,907 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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S836 SBE is a 1999 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S836 SBE, 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 S836 SBE registered?

S836 SBE is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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