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S901 OFT

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 OFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 156,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 156,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 149,630 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 149,630 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 137,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 127,003 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 126,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 117,831 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 117,827 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,264 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 104,264 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 93,962 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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S901 OFT is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S901 OFT, 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 S901 OFT registered?

S901 OFT is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S901 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 OFT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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