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S83 GUF

1999 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 GUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,119 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 105,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,823 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,969 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,557 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 60,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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S83 GUF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S83 GUF, 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 S83 GUF registered?

S83 GUF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S83 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 GUF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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