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S846 TCF

1999 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,480 mi
Last recorded189,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 189,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 184,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 176,882 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 167,003 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 146,263 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 146,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 132,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 115,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,102 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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S846 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S846 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S846 TCF registered?

S846 TCF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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