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S860 HDM

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 HDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,027 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ( off side front inner tie rod) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer cover has swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,710 miles

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

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

both rear wheels stiff to spin

middle exhaust mouting lose

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,301 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but still adeqately supported

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,735 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,578 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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S860 HDM is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S860 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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S860 HDM is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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