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S838 NOD

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,125 mi
Last recorded148,125 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 NOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 148,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 146,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has 2 mm deep grove rubbed into but not down to cords

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014
Fail 21 Jul 2014 143,252 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 142,106 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,611 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 141,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 131,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 131,861 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 125,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 112,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 90,030 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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S838 NOD is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S838 NOD, 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 S838 NOD registered?

S838 NOD is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S838 NOD safe to buy?

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