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S844 TCF

1999 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,915 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,275 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,032 miles

Front brake discs badly dished.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,853 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,853 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,223 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 61,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[195/65 X 15]

Rear brake discs rusted and dished.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,559 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,804 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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S844 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S844 TCF, 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 S844 TCF registered?

S844 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S844 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S844 TCF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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