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S853 HDM

1999 Audi A3

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,353 mi
Last recorded126,353 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 HDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 126,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door corroded and trim loose

exhaust centre section very minor leak near clamp

rear brake pipes outer coating deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2019 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door corroded and trim loose

exhaust centre section very minor leak near clamp

rear brake pipes outer coating deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,234 miles

osr and nsr tyres on limit

Fail 3 Aug 2016 120,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

osr and nsr tyres on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,082 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 116,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,048 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 113,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2013 110,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 76,167 miles

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

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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S853 HDM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S853 HDM, 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 S853 HDM registered?

S853 HDM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S853 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 HDM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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